Simon Spillett Quartet Tribute To The Tenors
Simon Spillett Quartet
Entry Requirements: Under 18s to be accompanied by an appropriate adult
From swing & bop to Bossa-nova and beyond from multi award-winning saxophonist Simon Spillett (BBC Jazz Awards, British Jazz Awards, Services To British Jazz). Simon will be presenting an evening celebrating the rich tradition of the tenor saxophone in jazz, performing music associated with the great pioneers of the instrument such as swing stars Coleman Hawkins, Ben Webster and Lester Young, modern jazz icons like Dexter Gordon, Sonny Rollins and John Coltrane, as well as cool school idols including Stan Getz and Zoot Sims as well as some surprising choices from lesser known jazz figures. Together with leading UK jazz players John Horler, piano, Alec Dankworth, bass and Spike Wells, drums, the music promises to be swinging and energetic, illustrated by fascinating stories about each of the featured artists, and the whole evening tied together with Simon's signature dry wit.
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Simon Spillett Quartet
The Simon Spillett Quartet celebrate the music of the British Jazz Legend Tubby Hayes.
Simon is recognised as one of the most distinctive, hard swinging, exciting saxophonists on the current UK jazz scene, appearing at major venues and festivals all over the UK as well as broadcasting with his band on BBC Radio 3.
"Saxophone playing of the highest order …" - Jazz Journal Magazine.
The quartet is made up from some of the most esteemed British jazz royalty with pianist John Critchinson, bassist Alec Dankworth and drummer Clark Tracey.
