Chris Flaherty Quintet at Seven

Chris Flaherty guitar, Rod Mason saxes, Richard Hammond bass, Wayne Pollock keyboards and Steve Hanley drums

Chris Flaherty’s bands are always joyous examples of the acknowledgement of past and present glories of jazz and his writing a fine showcase for new music in the jazz tradition.

Chris excels on guitar. His clear, bright, tone ensures that his single note playing cuts through the ensemble's sound while his rhythm playing is always beautifully judged and sympathetic to the lead players' contributions.

This is a bouncy, bubbly band. The compositions and arrangements are bright, sophisticated and at times, downright sassy...

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Chris Flaherty guitar, Rod Mason saxes, Richard Hammond bass, Wayne Pollock keyboards and Steve Hanley drums

Chris Flaherty’s bands are always joyous examples of the acknowledgement of past and present glories of jazz and his writing a fine showcase for new music in the jazz tradition.

Chris excels on guitar. His clear, bright, tone ensures that his single note playing cuts through the ensemble's sound while his rhythm playing is always beautifully judged and sympathetic to the lead players' contributions.

This is a bouncy, bubbly band. The compositions and arrangements are bright, sophisticated and at times, downright sassy. Hearing them live will be a real treat

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