Chris Hodgkins (tp), Diane
McLoughlin (ss/as), Max Brittain (gt), Alison Rayner (bs)
plus Special Guests
Henry Lowther (tp); Christine
Tobin (vc); Andrea Vicari (pn); Sophie Alloway (dm); Charlotte Glasson (ts); Juliet
Kelly (vc)
In May 2014 Chris Hodgkins
retired after 29 years as Director of Jazz Services, the UK ’s national support organisation
for jazz. Chris is a fine trumpeter and composer in his own right as well as
being a tireless champion for British jazz. For this very special night Chris
celebrates his long career as a leading advocate for jazz with a stellar
line-up of top UK
musicians.
In Chris’ regular Quartet he
is joined by three top jazz musicians who are talented composers in their own
right – saxophonist Diane McLoughlin, guitarist Max Brittain and bass player
Alison Rayner. For this special show the Quartet is joined by several special
guests representing some of the finest
Christine Tobin – a multi-award winning jazz
singer celebrated for her own songwriting as well as her acclaimed
interpretations of songs by Leonard Cohen and Carole King.
Juliet Kelly – Singer and songwriter described
by Jazzwise magazine as “an original talent rare amongst those who would call
themselves jazz singers”
Henry Lowther – a true legend of British jazz,
who can be heard on classic albums by Kenny Wheeler, Mike Gibbs and Brian
Ferry, as well as in his own bands.
Charlotte Glasson – award-winning
multi-instrumentalist who has worked with everyone from Oasis and The Divine
Comedy to Will Gaines and Claire Martin.
Andrea Vicari – pianist, composer and renowned
educator, described in the Penguin Rough Guide to Jazz as “one of the most
brilliant young jazz musicians in the UK - an outstanding pianist and
superbly fertile composer”
Sophie Alloway – a rising star of British Jazz.
She has worked with Roots Manuva, played at Glastonbury and Bestival, appeared on Later
with Jools Holland and is a member of the Lydian Collective.
PizzaExpress
Jazz Club, 10 Dean Street ,
London , W1D 3RW
Bookings:
020 7439 4962 / www.pizzaexpresslive.com
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