The Music Mix Launch Night: Chris Allard/jim Watson Qt at William Loveless Hall

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Guitarist Chris Allard and keyboardist Jim Watson have joined forces to create an epic band to perform their original compositions and carefully selected covers, promising an exciting evening's music.

Chris and Jim have played together in various musical settings since 2004, and have worked and recorded with a diverse range of artists, including Kurt Elling, Jacqui Dankworth, Hamish Stuart, Brand New Heavies, Charlie Wood, Zero 7, Jamie Cullum, Dame Cleo Laine, US3, Sir John Dankworth, Lea Salonga, Gary Moore, Patti Austin and Lalo Schifrin.

Completing the line-up is the top-drawer rhythm section of long-standing friends and collaborators Dudley Phillips (Bass) and Nick Smalley (Drums).