ARTIST PROFILE
Sam Crockatt Quartet
Sam Crockatt is a young tenor saxophonist and a member of the North London based Loop Collective of young musicians. His recording debut on the Loop label “Howeird” (2008) features an all original programme and a line up including pianist Gwilym Simcock, bassist Oli Hayhurst and drummer Ben Reynolds. Influenced by John Coltrane, Joe Henderson and others he also likes to play standards, often with pick up rhythm sections.
Second quartet album “Flood Tide” released on Babel September 2011 featuring an all original programme played by Crockatt, Hayhurst, Reynolds and newcomer Kit Downes (piano).
ARTIST REVIEWS
Sam Crockatt Quartet, The Hive, Shrewsbury, 11/09/2010
"The quality of the playing, particularly from the young saxophonist, plus the good humoured nature of the performance ensured that there was plenty to enjoy here."
Flood Tide
"“Flood Tide” shows Crockatt subtly shifting his approach and is a worthy follow up to his highly acclaimed début."
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.
