Jazz

For lovers of straight-ahead jazz, soulful improvisation and world-class musicianship, this is a Sunday afternoon not to miss. Led by acclaimed saxophonist Greg Heath, the Greg Heath Quartet brings together decades of international performing experience, drawing on the rich traditions of hard bop, modern jazz and contemporary improvisation. Heath is a musician whose career has taken him from New Zealand and Australia to some of the most respected stages, studios and festivals across the UK and beyond. (theallstars.co.uk) Originally from Auckland, Greg performed with the New Zealand Jazz Youth Orchestra before studying at the NSW Conservatorium in Sydney under legendary musicians James Morrison and Don Burrows. Since moving to the UK in 1989, he has built an extraordinary career performing and recording with artists including Van Morrison, Roy Ayers, Maceo Parker, Dr John, Joan Armatrading, Marianne Faithfull, Terence Trent D’Arby, Omar, Jim Mullen and John Etheridge, among many others. (theallstars.co.uk) While his work spans jazz, soul, funk and popular music, Greg's own jazz projects reveal his deep love for the classic saxophone tradition. Influenced by players such as John Coltrane, Joe Henderson and the great Blue Note era musicians, his performances combine lyrical phrasing, powerful tone and adventurous improvisation. Critics […]