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Jean Toussaint ? Saxophone
Craig Milverton ? piano
Al Swainger ? bass
Coach York ? drums

Since Toussaint left Art Blakey?s Jazz Messengers in the mid eighties, he hasn?t looked back. Nor has he spent a career trying to repeat the past. The experiences gained in that world-class hothouse have enabled him to push forward and embrace challenging, and often high profile, musical collaborations in many different jazz styles. Today he works out of London, UK as a composer, tenor/soprano saxophonist, bandleader and highly regarded jazz educator.

Toussaint traveled the world with the Messengers. Europe east and west, Japan, Africa, Canada, USA, South America and beyond. In a short while, Jean went from total obscurity to being part of one of the most popular bands in the history of jazz.

Here's Toussaint playing a tune made famous by Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers, Moanin' by Bobby Timmons. live in London's Pizza Express in 2018.

For more see jeantoussaint.com.

This is the next installment of the Blue Vanguard club's monthly residency at Ashburton Arts Centre, featuring some of the UK's finest jazz soloists with the South West's premier rhythm section.

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Ashburton Arts Centre is a community-owned and run place where the arts of all kinds happen.

It opened in 2018 in the town's old Methodist Church. Come see world-class live music, theatre, etc plus local performers, classes and community events.

15 West Street,

Ashburton,

Devon,

England,

TQ13 7DT.

07980 680052