Guido Spannocchi Quartet at The Globe

Vienna-born, London-based saxophonist Guido Spannocchi is on tour with his quartet! After sold out shows at London venues Ronnie Scott’s & The Vortex, as well as extensive international touring, we are delighted to welcome Guido Spannocchi for a special set at The Globe!
The band, who have become one of London’s most sought after groups internationally, will present their latest tunes in this exclusive and rare show. Guido Spannocchi will be performing alongside his long standing quartet consisting of Danny Keane on piano (sideman of Mulatu Astatke and Anoushka Shankar), Jihad Darwish on bass (Camilla George, Soho Studios and more) as well as Pete Hill on drums (drummer for Jo Harrop, Ashley Henry). This well travelled group is a true testimony to live music, having just released a live album the ensemble are tighter than ever and currently on tour across the UK....

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Vienna-born, London-based saxophonist Guido Spannocchi is on tour with his quartet! After sold out shows at London venues Ronnie Scott’s & The Vortex, as well as extensive international touring, we are delighted to welcome Guido Spannocchi for a special set at The Globe!
The band, who have become one of London’s most sought after groups internationally, will present their latest tunes in this exclusive and rare show. Guido Spannocchi will be performing alongside his long standing quartet consisting of Danny Keane on piano (sideman of Mulatu Astatke and Anoushka Shankar), Jihad Darwish on bass (Camilla George, Soho Studios and more) as well as Pete Hill on drums (drummer for Jo Harrop, Ashley Henry). This well travelled group is a true testimony to live music, having just released a live album the ensemble are tighter than ever and currently on tour across the UK.

Expect Exotica, Calypso, West African Grooves, Japanese Folk and straight up Jazz to tap your feet and nod your head.

Press quotes about the last album:

“This is so fantastic i keep re-playing it” Andy Hamilton The Wire

“Buy it, play it, turn it up, sit back, and enjoy good jazz music played by an ensemble who know exactly what they are doing, led by a talented musician with generous arrangements. What, I ask is not to enjoy?” Sammy Stein in Something Else June 2023

“A genuine gig that serves as a reminder just why there is nothing quite like getting out and hearing some live music.” Nick Lea in Jazzviews August 2023

“This band demonstrates how alive and thriving jazz is” T:Bebedor in Dancing about architecture

“Firmly embedded in the tradition of Jazz yet with a strong grip onto the present and a glimpse into the future” Emily Saunders in Connects Music July 2023

“Splendid tranquility” Best of Jazz June 2023

“Nighttime in Soho” Track of the Week on All About Jazz July 2023

“This is a very good live recording full of great music, wonderful musicianship and an appreciative audience” Simon Defty in Simply Jazz Talk July 2023

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