Chris ‘Santo’ Cobbson is one of the most exciting and in-demand

guitarists in the UK. He has performed with Osibisa, Courtney Pine, The

JBs (Maceo Parker, Pee Wee Ellis, Fred Wesley), Monty Alexander, Andy

Sheppard, Clifford Jarvis, Jean Toussaint, the Ronnie Scott’s Big Band,

Sheila Ferguson, S.E. Rogie, Gasper Lawal, Dick Heckstall-Smith, Jim

Mullen, Ray Gelato, David Newton, Omar, Curtis Stigers, Imelda May,

the Ebony Steel Band, Jay Rayner, and many other artists across a wide

range of musical genres. He is also a prolific composer and arranger.

In this captivating project, Chris traces the history of jazz guitar, from its

early roots in Africa to the present day. With a masterful command of

guitar styles from every jazz era, he delivers a performance rich in

historical insight, musicality, and humour – sure to engage and entertain

any audience.

“Swinging”-James Moody

“Wonderful musician, beautiful music”- Russell Malone

“Sweet textures”- Music Republic Magazine

“Intriguing voicings”- Sounds of Surprise

“Beautiful fluid guitar grooves”- Courtney Pine

“Impressive variety of musical styles”- the Jazz Mann

“Wonderful guitar solo”- the Funk and Soul Review

 Chris Cobbson (guitar)

 Andrew Hooley (saxophone and clarinet)

 Paul Jefferies (acoustic and electric bass)

 Mike Cypher (drums)