‘DEREK NASH ACOUSTIC QUARTET’ special guest MARTIN DALE (free adm/donations)
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DEREK NASH ACOUSTIC QUARTET:�DEREK NASH - Saxophone:�Derek is a featured soloist with the Jools Holland Rhythm and Blues �Orchestra and has been a full-time member since 2004, appearing on �the 2024 No 1 Album Swing Fever with Sir Rod Stewart. He is leader �of the British Jazz award-winning Sax Appeal. He runs “The Wonder �of Stevie” a touring theatre show dedicated to Stevie Wonder’s music. �Derek has toured with Cream legend, Jack Bruce, and USA smooth �jazz star, Brian Culbertson. Derek is a master of all saxes from �soprano to baritone and is renowned for his energetic, vibrant, �passionate and charismatic performances.�DAVID NEWTON - Piano:�David has been voted best Jazz Pianist in the British Jazz Awards �fifteen times. He has been the pianist of choice for Carol Kidd, �Marion Montgomery, Tina May, Annie Ross, Claire Martin and spent �nearly 10 years with Stacey Kent. He's recorded with Buddy De �Franco, Alan Barnes and Martin Taylor as well as a solo artist �recording for the Linn, Candid and Concorde labels. The epitome of �melodic, swinging piano.�GEOFF GASCOYNE - Bass:�For 4 years, Geoff was Musical Director for Jamie Cullum appearing �on 3 albums and performing at prestigious venues from The Albert �Hall to the Hollywood Bowl. Geoff’s diverse career has seen him �perform with the great opera singer Willard White to appearing in �Anthony Mingella’s “The Talented Mr Ripley” starring Matt Damon �and Gwyneth Paltrow. He has performed with, among many others, �Guy Barker, Georgie Fame and, within his many performances at �Ronnie Scotts, has performed with The Charles Mingus Big Band and �Michel Legrand. With 6 solo albums in own right, Geoff is one of the �most respected and in-demand bassists in the UK.�SEBASTIAAN de KROM - Drums:�Currently drummer for Matt Bianco He’s also been a member of Ray �Gelato and the Giants of Jive. Sebastiaan played for many years with �Jamie Cullum appearing on the multi-gold selling albums, Pointless �Nostalgic and Twentysomething and touring the world for several
years, performing everywhere from the Hollywood Bowl to the Royal
Albert Hall. He has worked with Guy Barker, Gene Harris, Kurt Elling
and is the maestro of effortless swing.
Their CD – JOYRIDING - on Jazzizit records - was voted Best CD in
the British Jazz Awards 2012:
"Joyriding is an album full of good vibes and upbeat grooves,
tempered by the occasional reflective and romantic interlude.The
playing is superb,the sound quality is exceptional(thanks to Nash's
production at Clowns Pocket Studio) and the tunes are very definitely
a joy".......
"Nash is probably best known as an alto saxophonist but he impresses on all four horns with his astonishing fluency on baritone perhaps the most distinctive element.Newton is effortlessly elegant
throughout, as always, and Gascoyne and de Krom are the
consummate rhythm section,swinging forcefully one second, tenderly embellishing the next”
Guest. - Martin Dale – Martin is the leading saxophonist in the South West, making a rare visit from Plymouth.
He took over from the legendary Dick Morrissey alongside Derek Nash in the John Burch Octet. He and Derek became firm friends and have been sparring partners for over 30 years. He has worked with Jim Mullen, Roy Williams, Dick Pearce, Bruce Adams, Digby Fairweather and Peter King.
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years, performing everywhere from the Hollywood Bowl to the Royal
Albert Hall. He has worked with Guy Barker, Gene Harris, Kurt Elling
and is the maestro of effortless swing.
Their CD – JOYRIDING - on Jazzizit records - was voted Best CD in
the British Jazz Awards 2012:
"Joyriding is an album full of good vibes and upbeat grooves,
tempered by the occasional reflective and romantic interlude.The
playing is superb,the sound quality is exceptional(thanks to Nash's
production at Clowns Pocket Studio) and the tunes are very definitely
a joy".......
"Nash is probably best known as an alto saxophonist but he impresses on all four horns with his astonishing fluency on baritone perhaps the most distinctive element.Newton is effortlessly elegant
throughout, as always, and Gascoyne and de Krom are the
consummate rhythm section,swinging forcefully one second, tenderly embellishing the next”
Guest. - Martin Dale – Martin is the leading saxophonist in the South West, making a rare visit from Plymouth.
He took over from the legendary Dick Morrissey alongside Derek Nash in the John Burch Octet. He and Derek became firm friends and have been sparring partners for over 30 years. He has worked with Jim Mullen, Roy Williams, Dick Pearce, Bruce Adams, Digby Fairweather and Peter King.
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