ARTIST PROFILE
Alex Garnett
British saxophonist and composer, son of saxophonist Willie Garnett and a prolific sideman and session musician. Released “Serpent”, his debut as a leader and recorded in New York, on bassist Michael Janisch’s Whirlwind record label in 2011.
ARTIST REVIEWS
Serpent
"Garnett's début as a leader is well worth the wait. "
4 out of 5
Alex Garnett Quartet at Dempsey’s, Cardiff, 06/09/2011.
"An impressive quartet performance with several of the pieces differing significantly from the album.."
3-5 out of 5
JAZZ MANN FEATURES
In praise of the jam session: reflections on Cheltenham Jazz Festival 2012
Guest contributor Mark McKergow, host of the legendary Cheltenham Jazz Festival jam sessions at the Hotel du Vin, writes on the importance of the culture of the jam session.
London Jazz Festival 2011
Ian Mann enjoys five days of fantastic music at the 2011 London Jazz Festival.
