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The Gaz Messengers Celebrate Art Blakey at Stoke-By-Nayland Hotel
Courtesy of Stephen Jordan | Posted on April 7, 2022
When
Wed, May 11, 2022
20:00
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Musicians
Gaz Hughes
drums
Alan Barnes
saxophone, alto
Bruce Adams
trumpet
Andrzej Baranek
pianoEd Harrison
bass, acousticAbout
Tonight, drummer Gaz Hughes and his quintet will honour the music of one of the true jazz drumming greats . The art of 'Jazz Messenger' Art Blakey (1919-1990) - described by fellow drummer Max Roach as "Thunder" - is captured superbly by Hughes.
The feel-good factor is there: this band's easy-swinging interpretation is refreshing, with Bruce Adams' piercing trumpet improv a stand-out. The entire ensemble sparkles as one; whilst classic jazz numbers are just that, it will be great to hear them portrayed by today's players and with their
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