The Globe press release for tonight's concert by the Jeffrey Hewer Collective reads thus:
"The Jeffrey Hewer Collective is an exciting and dynamic band that performs jazz music in a contemporary style.Promoting the release of their latest album, the band will play selections from the recording as well as interpretations of jazz classics, bebop burners, blues and ballads. Expect songs by legends such as John Coltrane, Miles Davis and Joe Henderson as well as original music and arrangements inspired by the giants of jazz.
Led by guitarist Jeffrey Hewer, the quartet of guitar, bass, drums and saxophone brings an intense and lyrical sound as they explore musical soundscapes, bringing a joyful excitement and interplay to their music.
Jeffrey Hewer moved from Toronto, Canada, to Leeds in 2015 and has been building a name for himself as a jazz guitarist in the North of England. He’s performed at many venues and festivals throughout the North and has played with many great musicians.
The band: Jeffrey Hewer (guitar, compositions); Eliot Richards (tenor sax); Steve Hanley (drums); Sam Jackson (bass)."
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Canada has produced many jazz greats: Oscar Peterson, Maynard Ferguson, Diana Krall, Kenny Wheeler and, having seen/heard Hewer and the band on their last visit to the Globe which I reviewed HERE, I can fully endorse the above words of wisdom and add his name to the Canadian jazz roll of honour. A tremendous night is in store - an evening to remember. Lance
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