Name: Birmingham Jazz: Adrian Cox Trio
Start: 2025-02-21T19:45:00+00:00
End: 2025-02-21T22:30:00+00:00
Location: 1000 Trades

We welcome the most accomplished clarinet player in the UK today, with his unique take on classic jazz tunes. Makin' Runs is the latest project by internationally acclaimed clarinettist Adrian Cox that delves into alternative ragtime repertoire from the early jazz era, aiming to capture and express the timeless essence of the music. According to legend, "Makin' Runs" is a tune attributed to Buddy Bolden, heard by Bunk Johnson in New Orleans. The phrase symbolises Bolden's vision for inventive improvisations whilst never repeating himself. The trio endeavours to emulate that spirit, crafting tight yet dynamic arrangements that honour the music's original intent, allowing ample room for improvisational fire. The programme includes compositions by Duke Ellington, Sidney Bechet, Jelly Roll Morton, Barney Bigard and many more.
Line Up: Adrian Cox – clarinet, Honey Boulton - guitar, Alex Gilson - double bass