T1497936409Chris Biscoe has brought together these top-class players to pay tribute to the genius of Charles Mingus and his music. Formed in 2011 for the Southbank Meltdown Festival, the Sextet concentrates on Mingus's musical portraits of friends, lovers, political enemies, musicians and one cat, with pieces from the classic ?Ah Um' at the core of the repertoire. ?Biscoe's sparkling arrangements and splendid playing vividly capture Mingus's sprawling, rumbustious energy, while giving the music a fresh twist??.Kenny Mathieson, The ScotsmanPerformer Chris Biscoe (alto sax and alto clarinet). Performer Tony Kofi (alto and tenor saxophones). Performer Henry Lowther (trumpet / flugelhorn). Performer Kate Williams (piano). Performer Larry Bartley (bass). Performer Stu Butterfield (drums). | |
| 4 Dec 15 | Sheffield Theatres, Sheffield :: V962 listing details L1368727928 |
T0377301065Devoted to the work of the jazz bassist and band leader Charles Mingus, one of America s greatest composers, this is an evening of musical portraits of Mingus friends, lovers, political enemies and fellow musicians.Performer Chris Biscoe (reeds). Performer Tony Kofi (reeds). Performer Henry Lowther (trumpet). Performer Kate Williams (piano). Performer Larry Bartley (bass). Performer Stu Butterfield (drums). | |
| 20 Jan 12 | Minerva Theatre, Chichester :: V1310317653 listing details L01993065311 |
