Alan Barnes Swingtet
Schedule
Mon Jul 08 2024 at 12:30 pm
UTC+01:00Location
Buxton International Festival | Buxton, EN
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After the resounding success of the Wynton Marsalis concert at last year’s Buxton Festival, it was decided that this band was just too good to exist for a one-off appearance. Here it is again this year, still propelled by the unstoppable rhythm team of Will Sach (bass) and Will Cleasby (drums) and featuring the superb stylings of Daniel Higham on trombone.
Joe Webb was unavailable for this concert so we invited David Newton, not only because he is one of the most swinging pianists on the planet but also to join Alan (saxophones and clarinet) and bump up numbers in the veterans section of the orchestra.
Pete Horsfall, who plays regularly with the award winning Kansas Smitty’s, comes in and takes on the hot trumpet chair with his usual style and aplomb. You llast saw him with Clare Teal back in ’22.
This really is an inter-generational band. They will be playing Alan’s new arrangements ranging from New Orleans through to swing and mainstream jazz. Nifty section work interspersed with great solos all round and the emphasis firmly on swinging results in the perfect festival ensemble.
Alan Barnes – Saxophones and Clarinet
David Newton – Piano
Will Sach – Bass
Charlie Hutchinson – Drums
Daniel Higham – Trombone
Pete Horsfall - Trumpet
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Where is it happening?
Buxton International Festival, 3 The Square, Buxton, SK17 6AZ, United Kingdom,BuxtonEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
