The Art Themen Quartet
Art Themen
Entry Requirements: Under 16s are not permitted in the venue. Under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times.
Legendary saxophonist Art Themen has assembled another supergroup following his sell out appearance at the Bulls head in November as part of the London Jazz festival.
On keyboard is the acclaimed keyboard player Pete Whittaker who is part of Art’s regular Organ Trio. Drummer Sebastiaan de Krom is arguably one of the finest percussionists in the UK today having won the prestigious rich award as a teenager.
Special guest is Denny Ilett who has an international reputation both as a guitarist and vocalist of the highest calibre.
Show 8.30pm (Doors 8.00pm) Tickets £16 in advance & £18 on the door.
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Art Themen
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
