Art Themen Trio "Thane & The Villeins"
Art Themen
Entry Requirements: Under 16s are not permitted in the venue. Under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times.
*The Art Themen Trio "Thane & The Villeins" *
Art Themen has a quirky and very original style of playing. He is one of Britain’s leading tenor saxophonists having been a beloved character of the British jazz scene for over 50 years, famously combining his role as a consultant orthopaedic surgeon with saxophone duties in the bands of Alexis Korner and Stan Tracey among many others. A true 'Dr Jazz', Art has been described by the Observer as "One of the tiny handful of undeniably perfect jazz musicians", as he remains as brilliant and inimitable as ever.
With organist Pete Whittaker, formally of the Nigel Price Organ Trio, and drummer George Double who has worked as a sideman to Shirley Bassey & Jack Jones, Themen has formed a new trio whose new album "Thane & The Villeins" is a collection of groove-led quirky curiosities from the jazz canon acting as a perfect vehicle for the twinkly mischief of this genuine grandee of British jazz.
Line Up
Art Themen
Saxophones
Art Themen was involved in the traditional jazz scene in Manchester in the late 1950s. A member of the award winning Cambridge University jazz band from 1958 to 1961, he became involved in the early London blues scene, playing alongside Alexis Korner, Jack Bruce, Mick Jagger and Chuck Berry. He fronted the Stan Tracey quartet for 20 years from 1976. Key influences are Sonny Rollins and Dexter Gordon. Themen has toured world wide and played and recorded with many US and British luminaries. A busy and sought after musician who nowadays is most often seen on stage with many of the best of Britain's top jazz players such as Alan Barnes, John Donaldson, John Critchinson, Dave Newton, Georgie Fame, Don Weller, Mornington Lockett, among many others. Themen is a player who is known for his originality and individual style
