ARTIST PROFILE
Tommaso Starace Quartet
Starace is an Italian alto/soprano saxophonist based in London. His UK quartet includes pianist Frank Harrison, bassist Laurence Cottle and drummer Chris Nickolls. This line up appears on the album “Blood & Champagne” (2010).
ARTIST REVIEWS
Blood & Champagne
"A highly accomplished album performed by a very talented quartet."
3-5 out of 5
Tommaso Starace Quartet, The Hive, Shrewsbury. 10/09/2011.
"It would seem that whatever the combination of instruments Starace chooses to put together the resultant music is going to be colourful and full of interest. "
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.
