Co-opistas
A reminder that BJMC members (that's you) get a discount at the Jazz
Club. The club is one of the best in the country and this Friday has
one of our top alto players. Pete King isn't getting any younger but
is still a phenominal player. Not to be missed.
Steve
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From: tim haillay <timhaillay@gmail.com>
Date: 21 September 2011 06:46
Subject: Peter King Quartet @ Brighton Jazz Club
To: Tim Haillay <t.haillay@sussex.ac.uk>
Dear All,
We kick off our autumn season back at the Komedia Studio Bar with an
unmissable night in the company of alto sax colossus Peter King and
his fabulous quartet. The following is by John Styles from our
website:
PETER KING Alto saxophone
STEVE MELLING Piano
ANDY CLEYNDERT Bass
MARK FLETCHER Drums
Our autumn season maintains our usual high quality, and opens with one
of the greatest saxophonists of our age. Peter is one of the seven
wonders of the jazz world (ok, there may be more); a master at his
instrument since the days of Ronnie Scott's, (he played at the
opening, as an eighteen-year-old) he has sustained a solo career of
increasing excellence, while also playing alongside the world's
greatest names, including Count Basie, Lalo Schifrin, Ray Charles and
just about any major jazz name of the last half-century. One
particular favourite was Elvin Jones, for whom Peter formed a tribute
band; Charlie Watts of 'Quintet' and 'Big Band' fame picked him to act
as MD for his Bird-inspired supergroup.
Delving into his showbiz-related career reveals Marlene Dietrich,
Eartha Kitt, James Brown and Lauren Bacall; film and theatre work
includes appearances alongside Michael Caine, Matt Damon and Eddie
Izzard. There are many accomplishments alongside his jazz career; he
has written an absorbing autobiography and was awarded the honorary
degree of Doctor of Letters by Roehampton University. His questing
musical intelligence extends into classical realms, and writing string
arrangements for his compositions; one particular influence is the
rich musical territory of Béla Bartók.
Peter's quartet has remained at the heart of this astonishing career,
featuring this peerless and highly-gifted rhythm section. Steve's
virtuosic playing runs from the Elvin Jones Jazz Machine to the New
Jazz Couriers; Andy will be along soon with the great Stan Tracey,
while Mark will be along even sooner, i.e. next week, leading his own
quartet.
For more information see peterkingjazz.com.
Tickets, priced at £15/13 are sold on the door, in advance (up to 1pm
on the Friday of the performance) from The Dome Box Office (Tel: 01273
709709), and online through Brighton Ticket Shop
www.brightonticketshop.com
Hope to see you there,
Very best wishes,
Tim Haillay
Website: www.brightonjazzclub.co.uk
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The Komedia Studio Bar
Gardner Street
Brighton
BN1 1UN
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