ARTIST PROFILE
Derek Nash
Nash is proficient on soprano, alto, tenor and baritons saxophones and leads the groups Sax Appeal and Protect The Beat as well as a more straight ahead acoustic jazz quartet. He runs his own Clown’s Pocket recording studio and is a respected engineer and producer. With singer Trudy Kerr he is joint proprietor of the Jazzizit record label. He also finds time to tour extensively with Jools Hollands’ Rhythm and Blues Orchestra.
ARTIST REVIEWS
Snapshot
"Nash's first straight ahead jazz recording for some years is an album of simple intentions executed with warmth, charm and skill"
Joyriding
"Nash is totally immersed in the creative process as composer, musician, engineer and producer and the finished product exudes class and sophistication."
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.
