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Quentin Collins Sextet at Crookes Social Club
Courtesy of Christopher Paul Thomas | Posted on June 18, 2019
When
Fri, October 11, 2019
20:00
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Musicians
Quentin Collins
flugelhornTony Kofi
saxophoneBrandon Allen
saxophoneSteve Hamilton
pianoLarry Bartley
bassWinston Clifford
drumsAbout
Performing material from their new album 'Road Warrior', a musical depiction of life as a touring musician showcasing an outstanding collection of contemporary straight-ahead material, the Quentin Collins Sextet draws inspiration from the rich tradition of three-horn frontlines, evoking The Jazz Messengers, McCoy Tyner and Wynton Marsalis. One of the hardest-working and internationally-renowned jazz trumpet players, Quentin Collins has formed a band with an all-star line-up featuring Sheffield favourite Tony Kofi on alto saxophone and Australian Brandon Allen ("arguably the most exciting tenor player in Britain today"... Jazzwise), plus a first-rate rhythm section....