ARTIST PROFILE
Seamus Blake Quintet
Blake is a tenor and soprano saxophonist born in the UK, raised in Vancouver and now resident in New York following his graduation from Berklee College of Music in Boston. One of the world’s leading contemporary saxophonists he is in great demand as both a leader and a sideman and heads a variety of groups across a range of jazz styles.
His largely acoustic quintet features Lage Lund (guitar), Dave Kikoski (piano), Matt Clohesy (bass) and Bill Stewart 9drums).
ARTIST REVIEWS
Live At Smalls
"There's a palpable energy about these sparkling performances that could only come from a group in which the musicians know each other's playing intimately. "
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.
