Description

Art formed this new band to showcase some of jazz's lesser-known gems from composers such as Thelonious Monk, bringing musicality to material that you wouldn't normally hear. It reflects his desire for a fresh though accessible examination of this music and the additional firepower of compositions by Messrs Williams, Somogyi and Fishwick add further variety to the repertoire.

Art Themen, a previous winner in the tenor sax category of the British jazz awards, toured the world fronting Stan Tracey's quartet for 20 years and has been featured with virtually everyone on the UK jazz scene. In addition, he has played alongside American legends including Philly Joe Jones, George Coleman, Red Rodney, Al Haig, Charlie Rouse, Bud Shank, Nat Adderley, Arturo Sandoval, Sal Nistico, Scott Hamilton, Eric Alexander et al. Outside the jazz scene he has accompanied such diverse artists as Mick Jagger, George Harrison, Rod Stewart, Jack Bruce, Joe Cocker, Chuck Berry, Alexis Korner and, even Bing Crosby!

The band's stellar line-up includes pianist Gareth Williams, also a previous winner of the British jazz awards, and trumpeter Steve Fishwick, a member of Ronnie Scotts house band and teacher on the faculties of the Guildhall, Royal Academy, Leeds and Birmingham School music academies. Bassist Arnie Somogyi, also an academic teacher and member of the Ronnie Scott ensemble is a well known band leader and broadcaster in his own right. Dave Barry on drums is one of the most sort after percussionists in the UK. He trained at the Royal Academy music has been a fixture on the jazz scene for decades working with among others,Mike Westbrook and the various Don Weller ensembles.

Description

19th-century tavern turned club, with 2 bars, concert and games rooms, and big-screen live sports.

10 Earlsdon Street,

Coventry,

West Midlands,

England,

CV5 6EG.

024 7667 5375