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Simon Spillett Quartet Celebrate The Music Of Tubby Hayes at Bulls Head Jazz Club
Courtesy of Larry Pryce | Posted on July 9, 2019
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Sat, July 13, 2019
20:30
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: A timely celebration of the ultimate British jazz legend, Tubby Hayes, a musician with strong ties to the Bull’s Head having played at the iconic venue many times through the years. A newly discovered album by this much missed genius is due for release later this month featuring tonight’s star drummer, Spike Wells. Arguably the legend of post-war British jazz, although Hayes died tragically in 1973, he has left us a rich legacy of recordings, compositions and arrangements which still continue to inspire, together with this Lost Fontana Studio Session, “Grits, Beans & Greens”. To celebrate Tubby’s music, award winning tenor saxophonist Simon Spillett has assembled a unique all-star ensemble comprising two musicians who knew and worked with Hayes – pianist John Horler and drummer Spike Wells, along with the acclaimed bassist Chris Dodds for this special show...