Greg Spero (piano) is Chicago ’s
Jazz Entertainer of the Year 2013 and as the piano player with the Buddy Rich
Big Band is establishing his reputation on the world stage. Drawing influence
from American jazz and world dance music, Greg mixes these things together with
rock, hip-hop and metal to produce a jazz fusion that’s ahead of the
field.
“Spero is fresh and exciting”adds
Chicago ’s most
prominent female Latin artist, Gina Rivera.
“Even people who don’t like jazz, like Spero. He’s that good.”
Makaya McCraven (drums) blends
his love for real hip-hop, rock and any form of forward-thinking music
into a dynamic instrumental fusion that is undeniable to the listener. Makaya
is a true improviser who, with each performance, cracks a new live music
experience.
“Makaya...has cracked
the upper echelon of the music scene.” – Chicago
Tribute (Howard Reich)
Junius Paul (bass) is well-established in many genres, ranging
from hip-hop, house music, funk, classical and gospel and his passion for music
shows consistently in all of his playing. Junius has shared the stage with artists including
Wynton Marsalis, Curtis Fuller, Donald Byrd, Fred Anderson, Roscoe Mitchell,
Donald Harrison, Nona Hendryx and Roy Hargrove.
De’Sean Jones
(saxophone) is
well versed in the traditions of jazz as well as the experimental sounds of the
future. His colourfully rich tone coupled with a powerful sound brings the best
out of a musical legacy that contains jazz, rock & roll, hip-hop and
soul.
“De’Sean
Jones’...performances have the bustling energy of a neighbourhood picnic. The
young tenor player knows his way round the classics, but he prefers to play
originals. He also has a fat-ass sound, and can make his tenor swing and sing
at the very same time...a roaring young lion.” – Charles L. Latimer: Metro
Times
GREG SPERO QUARTET
WILL PLAY:
·
Friday, 9th
May – New Continental, Preston
·
Saturday, 10th
May – Dacre Hall, Lanercost
·
Sunday, 11th
May – Splinter at the Bridge, Newcastle
·
Friday 16th
May – Upfront Theatre, Near Penrith
·
Sunday, 18th
May at 3pm – Wainsgate Chapel, Hebden
Bridge
·
Tuesday, 20th
May – Bramples Bistro, Brampton
(solo piano)
There may be other gigs listed. For additional information and/or
ticket prices, venues, etc., please contact David Gosling at dgos2@aol.com or 01697 741829.
David Gosling.
David Gosling.
1 comment :
I heard Kenny Burell, a fine guitarist, at the Blue Note in Chicago in the '70s. I think he lived in that toddling town.
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