Fleece Jazz
13th Nov 2024 - 7:30pm - 10:30pm
Enjoy contemporary jazz at one of the best modern jazz venues in East Anglia.
- Live jazz event
- Discount for Friends of Fleece Jazz members
The Simon Spillett Quartet
Over his twenty-five year career, Simon Spillett has worn almost as many hats as it's possible to wear within jazz; multi-award-winning instrumentalist (BBC Jazz Awards, British Jazz Awards, Jazz Journal's Album of The Year), quartet and big band leader, recording artist, author, historian, record producer, archivist, magazine columnist and latterly blogger.
However, for all these varied skills he identifies most strongly as a powerfully swinging, straight-ahead tenor saxophonist, one capable of taking the audiences who hear him on a roller-coaster ride encompassing everything from energetic bebop to heartfelt balladry.
Excellence attracts excellence. Rob Barron is his pianist, Alec Dankworth his bassist and Peter Cater is his drummer.
Rob is a London-based pianist, arranger and composer, and is one of the most creative and versatile musicians of his generation. "There's energy aplenty here, but mostly, there's creativity and execution of a very high order" - Jazzwise.
Alec is an award-winning jazz bassist and composer who, in addition to leading several groups of his own, has worked with an amazing list of artists including Van Morrison, Stephane Grappelli, Abdullah Ibrahim, and The Dave Brubeck Quartet. He is known for his energetic stage presence, versatility of style and some of the most imaginative bass solos around! John Fordham says, "elegant stability, big sound, sure beat, and thoughtful spontaneity".
Peter has dedicated his life to a career in music and describes himself as “exactly the musician my 6 year old self dreamed of being”. He continues to be in the top division of UK jazz drummers, having been voted 5th in the world in 2015.
The band will draw unashamedly on the classic sounds of British modern jazz from the 1950s and 60s, in particular the repertoire of the iconic UK saxophone legend, Tubby Hayes.
"Straight-ahead, high-energy jazz is his line and he does it with aplomb" - The Guardian
Meet the Musicians
- Simon Spillett - Tenor Sax
- Rob Barron - Piano
- Alec Dankworth - Bass
- Peter Cater - Drums
About Fleece Jazz
Fleece Jazz is an independent, non-profit association run by a voluntary committee who have been providing modern and contemporary jazz for 28 years. They book talented musicians and jazz bands from the UK and beyond to perform at Stoke by Nayland Resort, providing the perfect backdrop for these cherished and popular events.
Fleece Jazz events are generally held on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month.
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