Heads South at Café in the Crypt

Heads South combines Cuban and other Latin rhythms with distinctive melodies in a thrilling array of originals and novel arrangements of classic tunes. The Latin Jazz Quintet features Steve Waterman on trumpet, bandleader John Harriman on piano/organ, Venezuelan bassist Adolfredo Pulido, Cuban percussionist Chino Martell Morgan congas, bongos, cajon, guiro, and Buster Birch on drums, timbale, castanets, frame drum.  “Cool, cultured and exhilarating" The Musician “Effervescent Latin favourites and original compositions in the Cuban tradition with plenty of jazz content from excellent players”  JazzUK “Refreshing cultural mix of players with outstanding jazz credentials..Cuban rhythms dominate, rocking syncopated percussion, well worth seeing” The Gig Guide "The compositions and keyboard playing of leader John Harriman and the trumpet of Steve Waterman combine to create a spare, crisp, invigorating set of Latin jazz…Waterman’s mastery of this idiom suits Harriman’s deceptively simple compositions to perfection" The Observer "Impeccable musicianship" The Times "Very talented..dazzling solos....a Band that is well worth seeing" The Jazzmann...

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Heads South combines Cuban and other Latin rhythms with distinctive melodies in a thrilling array of originals and novel arrangements of classic tunes. The Latin Jazz Quintet features Steve Waterman on trumpet, bandleader John Harriman on piano/organ, Venezuelan bassist Adolfredo Pulido, Cuban percussionist Chino Martell Morgan congas, bongos, cajon, guiro, and Buster Birch on drums, timbale, castanets, frame drum.  “Cool, cultured and exhilarating" The Musician “Effervescent Latin favourites and original compositions in the Cuban tradition with plenty of jazz content from excellent players”  JazzUK “Refreshing cultural mix of players with outstanding jazz credentials..Cuban rhythms dominate, rocking syncopated percussion, well worth seeing” The Gig Guide "The compositions and keyboard playing of leader John Harriman and the trumpet of Steve Waterman combine to create a spare, crisp, invigorating set of Latin jazz…Waterman’s mastery of this idiom suits Harriman’s deceptively simple compositions to perfection" The Observer "Impeccable musicianship" The Times "Very talented..dazzling solos....a Band that is well worth seeing" The Jazzmann. Heads South has released two albums to critical acclaim,, and was chosen from more than 75 bands nationwide as winner of the UK Jazz Services/National Touring Forum award.

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