Christmas Special
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2 p.m.
Frank Sinatra Centenary Celebration
Matinée - Swingshift Big Band
with special guest David Knopov
“David has the timing, the phrasing and the swagger of Sinatra. For my money he’s the best” - Bill Nighy
** SOLD OUT **
8 p.m.
Barnes - Kofi Aggregation
This exiting new band showcases the contrasting alto saxophone talents of the co-leaders. Kofi is a heavier toned, blues drenched wailer of the Jackie McLean School, whilst Barnes has taken the lighter, crisply articulated phrasing of Art Pepper as his guiding light. Put the two different approaches together and the chemistry is instantly explosive, producing some of the most committed, yet accessible, hard swinging music around. Rod Youngs (drums) & relative newcomer Adam King (bass) create a tight and driving force behind the amiable but intense front line exchanges, and John Turville (piano) is superb in ensemble and solos.
- Saxophones:
- Alan Barnes
- Saxophones:
- Tony Kofi
- Drums:
- Rod Youngs
- Bass:
- Adam King
- Piano:
- John Turville
- Tickets:
- £15
- SMJC members:
- £14