The Simon Spillett Big Band
Schedule
Tue Oct 08 2024 at 08:00 pm to 10:30 pm
Location
Maddermarket Theatre | Norwich, EN
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TRUMPETSNathan Bray, Mark Armstrong, Freddie Gavita, George Hogg
TROMBONES
Mark Nightingale, Andy Flaxman, Ian Bateman, Pete North
SAXES
Sammy Mayne, Pete Long, Simon Allen, Alex Garnett, Alan Barnes
RHYTHM SECTION
Rob Barron (pno), Alec Dankworth (bass), Pete Cater (drums)
In our boldest promotion this year, Norwich Jazz Club are proud to present Simon Spillett’s Big Band performing the music of Tubby Hayes, and promoting their debut album "Dear Tubby H".
Hailed as "a living, breathing, positively fizzing jazz orchestra" ('Jazz Rag') the Big Band revisits the repertoire of the legendary British jazz saxophonist Tubby Hayes, playing music Hayes' bands played during the 1960s and early 1970s, much of which hasn't been heard publicly since his death in 1973.
Packed with performers that will be well-known to the club’s regular patrons, the band is an all-star line-up of top UK jazz soloists (many bandleaders in their own right) and led with wit, charisma and style by multi-award winning saxist Simon Spillett. They've headlined at many major UK jazz festivals (EFG London, Wigan, Scarborough, Herts, Southend, Swanage) and played sold-out dates at numerous prestigious venues including the 100 Club, Pizza Express Jazz Club (Soho) and the Concorde Club.
"..a remarkable win for British jazz, which hands down plays as one of the most exciting big band recordings in recent years.” JAZZ JOURNAL
"...the most swinging British big band since, well, time began."
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Doors 7.30pm / music from 8pm
Tickets: £25 / U25s £16
Maddermarket Theatre Bar, St.John's Alley, Norwich, NR2 1DR
About the venue
The Maddermarket Theatre is a charming, historic venue nestling in the Norwich Lanes area of the city. This evening's gig takes place in the venue's 240 seat auditorium. The nearest multi-storey car park is St.Andrew's Car Park a short 2min walk away on Duke Street. A limited amount of parking for blue badge holders can be found on nearby Pottergate.
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Where is it happening?
Maddermarket Theatre, Saint John’s Alley,Norwich, Norfolk, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
