Brandon Allen with Steve Taylor Trio at Ziggy’s World Jazz Club, The Kings Head, Winchmore Hill, London N1.
Date: Friday, April 05, 2024
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Friday 5th April | Ziggy’s Presents - BRANDON ALLEN with Steve Taylor Trio
‘BRANDON ALLEN IS ARGUABLY THE MOST EXCITING TENOR SAX PLAYER IN BRITAIN TODAY. HIS PHRASING IS UNASHAMEDLY EMOTIONAL, SOAKED IN THE BLUES TRADITION’ JAZZWISE ★★★★
‘…a saxophone heavyweight, at the height of his powers…’
Blues and Soul Magazine
‘Muscular and robust one moment, warm and soothing another, stretching out with an abrasive edge’
Jazz Journal
‘His four-octave range and flawless command of the altissimo register was nicely offset by his full-bodied yet raucous tonal quality offering something for fans of the entire history of the instrument- from Hawkins to Brecker- he’s got em covered.’
Brandon has performed with Eric Clapton, Paloma Faith, Kyle Eastwood, Omar and Jools Holland to name a few. His distinctive saxophone sound has been featured on film soundtracks including ‘Alfie’ (2004) and ‘The Look of Love’ (2013). Featured on 4 Kyle Eastwood albums and numerous other releases.
Tonight sharing the stage with Drum maestro STEVE TAYLOR and his Trio featuring the mega talents of
Guests: Keys & Jonny Wickham - bass
Doors 7.30
Show 8pm
Booking £20 advance | £23 on the door subject to availability)
Ziggy’s World Jazz Club -‘Upstairs’ at The Kings Head, Winchmore Hill, 1 The Green, N21 1BB.