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SUMMARY:Chris Cobbson Quartet - From Dixie to Smooth: The History of Jazz Guitar
DESCRIPTION:Chris ‘Santo’ Cobbson is one of the most exciting and in-demand \nguitarists in the UK. He has performed with Osibisa\, Courtney Pine\, The \nJBs (Maceo Parker\, Pee Wee Ellis\, Fred Wesley)\, Monty Alexander\, Andy \nSheppard\, Clifford Jarvis\, Jean Toussaint\, the Ronnie Scott’s Big Band\, \nSheila Ferguson\, S.E. Rogie\, Gasper Lawal\, Dick Heckstall-Smith\, Jim \nMullen\, Ray Gelato\, David Newton\, Omar\, Curtis Stigers\, Imelda May\, \nthe Ebony Steel Band\, Jay Rayner\, and many other artists across a wide \nrange of musical genres. He is also a prolific composer and arranger. \n \nIn this captivating project\, Chris traces the history of jazz guitar\, from its \nearly roots in Africa to the present day. With a masterful command of \nguitar styles from every jazz era\, he delivers a performance rich in \nhistorical insight\, musicality\, and humour – sure to engage and entertain \nany audience. \n \n“Swinging”-James Moody \n“Wonderful musician\, beautiful music”- Russell Malone \n“Sweet textures”- Music Republic Magazine \n“Intriguing voicings”- Sounds of Surprise \n“Beautiful fluid guitar grooves”- Courtney Pine \n“Impressive variety of musical styles”- the Jazz Mann \n“Wonderful guitar solo”- the Funk and Soul Review \n \n Chris Cobbson (guitar) \n Andrew Hooley (saxophone and clarinet) \n Paul Jefferies (acoustic and electric bass) \n Mike Cypher (drums)
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/chris-cobbson-quartet-from-dixie-to-smooth-the-history-of-jazz-guitar/
LOCATION:The Melville Theatre\, The Melville Centre\, Pen-y-Pound\, Abergavenny\, Monmouthshire\, NP7 5UD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Jazz
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