Bruce Barth Trio at Hen And Chicken

Bruce is no stranger to Bristol having played at The Albert a few times in the mid-90’s with Spanish saxophonist Perico Sambeat in a quintet that included Arnie Somogyi on bass, (who’s organised this short tour of the UK & Spain)
Not long after that period he became Musical Director for the legendary Tony Bennett.

"I have a great love for excellent musicians and Bruce Barth is one of my favourites”;
Tony Bennett

Jazz pianist and composer Bruce Barth has been sharing his music with listeners the world over for more than three decades. Deeply rooted in the jazz tradition, his music reflects both the depth and breadth of his life and musical experiences: his performances feature material from his large book of very powerful and imaginative original compositions, written in a voice that is both deeply personal and expressive. ...

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Bruce is no stranger to Bristol having played at The Albert a few times in the mid-90’s with Spanish saxophonist Perico Sambeat in a quintet that included Arnie Somogyi on bass, (who’s organised this short tour of the UK & Spain)
Not long after that period he became Musical Director for the legendary Tony Bennett.

"I have a great love for excellent musicians and Bruce Barth is one of my favourites”;
Tony Bennett

Jazz pianist and composer Bruce Barth has been sharing his music with listeners the world over for more than three decades. Deeply rooted in the jazz tradition, his music reflects both the depth and breadth of his life and musical experiences: his performances feature material from his large book of very powerful and imaginative original compositions, written in a voice that is both deeply personal and expressive.
Bruce has performed on over one hundred recordings and movie soundtracks, including ten as a leader. He is equally at home playing solo piano or leading an all-star septet, and composing for a variety of ensembles. His trio has recorded live at the legendary Village Vanguard in New York City

.."One of the best pianists in town, period"; Village Voice

In addition to travelling widely playing his own music, he has also performed with revered jazz masters, and collaborated with leading musicians of his own generation including Tony Bennett, Steve Wilson, Terell Stafford and David Sanchez.
He has performed with James Moody, Phil Woods, Freddie Hubbard, Tom Harrell, Branford Marsalis, Wynton Marsalis, Terence Blanchard, Art Farmer, Victor Lewis, John Patitucci, Lewis Nash, and The Mingus Big Band.
Bruce is a dedicated teacher, with more than ten years on the jazz faculty of Temple University in Philadelphia. He has also taught at Berklee College of Music and Long Island University.

…”Bruce is a great musician….a force to be reckoned with”; Terence Blanchard

Tonight it will be a great treat to hear Bruce in Bristol again, one of the outstanding piano talents of his generation.

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