Saturday 6 March
Court Theatre Limited presents
Sax Appeal
Led by Derek Nash, first saxophone with the Jools Holland Orchestra
Formed in Manchester in 1980 by leader Derek Nash, Sax Appeal went on to win the National Festival Of Music For Youth, "Jazz Combo of the Year" award in 1983, culminating in performances at the Purcell Room, the Royal Albert Hall and on television. The band were awarded the "John Dankworth Award For Ensemble" in the 1998 B.T. Jazz Awards, In John Dankworth's own words " This award goes to a group which has over the years featured some of the very best players from the seemingly endless pot of talent constantly coming to the boil in British Jazz. Its leader is a fine arranger, a good organiser and a skilled showman as well as being a very presentable soloist himself. He has done a lot for young British Jazz and continues to do so.
| Derek Nash | Alto Sax, Soprano Sax |
| Scott Garland | Alto Sax, Soprano Sax |
| Gary Plumley | Tenor Sax, Alto Sax |
| Mornington Lockett | Tenor Sax |
| Bob McKay | Baritone Sax, Flute, Piccolo |
| Steve Hamilton | Keyboards |
| Phil Mulford | Bass |
| Mike Bradley | Drums |
£15.00, Concessions £13.50
Concert starts: 8pm
"Princes of the Horn in thunderous form ...the bravado of this band is breathtaking. Taking five of the finest young jazz saxophonists, "a smart funky rhythm section" and "a clutch of winning arrangements", this eight piece jazz ensemble mix driving swing, haunting ballads and danceable latin/funk to create enjoyable, enthusiastic, award-winning jazz for the new Millennium." - The Sunday Times
Buy tickets online for this event at:
