Quentin Collins at 606 Club

For well over a decade now Quentin has established an enviable reputation as a lyrical and melodic trumpet player with a powerful sound and approach. His first album released in 2007 "If Not Now, Then When?" received critical acclaim with Jazzwise calling it an "intensely impressive debut", while the Guardian called Quentin a "young brass virtuoso". He has continued to forge an impressive reputation on the UK scene via projects including the “QC/BA Quartet” (alongside another 606 Club regular Brandon Allen), with the band touring internationally and releasing the brilliant album 'What's It Gonna Be?' He also includes the likes of Jeff Beck, Jason Rebello, Basement Jaxx, Omar, Prince and Roy Ayres on a lengthy and impressive cv but these days, is probably best known for his work with the internationally acclaimed Kyle Eastwood Band. Tonight, as well as some straight ahead jazz tunes, Quentin will be also displaying the "groove" side of his repertoire with a hand-picked band of some of the finest players in the UK. Accompanying him for this gig will be the award-winning Andrew McCormack (Kyle Eastwood, Jamie Cullum) on piano, Moyses dos Santos (Lola's Day Off) on bass and upcoming Jamie Murray (Knoel Scott, Charlie Stacey) on drums. A rare chance to hear this world renowned musician at the Club with his own quartet. Highly recommended....

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For well over a decade now Quentin has established an enviable reputation as a lyrical and melodic trumpet player with a powerful sound and approach. His first album released in 2007 "If Not Now, Then When?" received critical acclaim with Jazzwise calling it an "intensely impressive debut", while the Guardian called Quentin a "young brass virtuoso". He has continued to forge an impressive reputation on the UK scene via projects including the “QC/BA Quartet” (alongside another 606 Club regular Brandon Allen), with the band touring internationally and releasing the brilliant album 'What's It Gonna Be?' He also includes the likes of Jeff Beck, Jason Rebello, Basement Jaxx, Omar, Prince and Roy Ayres on a lengthy and impressive cv but these days, is probably best known for his work with the internationally acclaimed Kyle Eastwood Band. Tonight, as well as some straight ahead jazz tunes, Quentin will be also displaying the "groove" side of his repertoire with a hand-picked band of some of the finest players in the UK. Accompanying him for this gig will be the award-winning Andrew McCormack (Kyle Eastwood, Jamie Cullum) on piano, Moyses dos Santos (Lola's Day Off) on bass and upcoming Jamie Murray (Knoel Scott, Charlie Stacey) on drums. A rare chance to hear this world renowned musician at the Club with his own quartet. Highly recommended.

“A trumpeter whose style is a sizzling update of the Morgan/Hubbard approach" MOJO Magazine; "Collins...impressively intense" Jazzwise; "Collins...England's top young trumpet master...breathtaking" HMV Magazine; "McCormack...delightful, his touch is fresh and light, and he swings by understatement as well as full-on drive" Guardian

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