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The John Hackett Band embodies the spirit of progressive rock. From John’s pastoral flute textures, through the funky interplay between drummer Duncan Parsons and bassist Jeremy Richardson to the intricacies of Nick Fletcher’s lead guitar the group embrace pop, rock, jazz, classical, funk and all stops in-between, from the tenderest of ballads to hair-raising instrumental workouts!John Hackett has been a much-loved and admired figure in the progressive rock scene since the mid-70’s; best-known for his flute work with his brother, former Genesis guitarist, Steve Hackett on albums such as Voyage of The Acolyte, Please Don’t Touch and Spectral Mornings alongside his own solo albums Checking Out Of London, Another Life and The Piper Plays His Tune.
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Dorie Jackson and her band are a dynamic, multi-generational collective performing original songs from two solo albums and selected tracks from three Kaprekar’s Constant records. Dorie has enjoyed a successful, parallel career to date as a backing vocalist to a variety of artists, including Squeeze’s Chris Difford, Francis Dunnery and Marti Pellow.
Dorie’s live band includes her father, legendary sax player with Van der Graaf Generator and Peter Gabriel, David Jackson. Other bandmates are fellow Kaprekar’s members Mike Westergaard on piano and Nick Jefferson on bass. Fourth member is Danny Dunnery on guitar and backing vocals.
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The Chapel Nottingham, Cooper and Taylor Academy, Hair & Beauty, Woolpack Lane, Nottingham, NG1 1, United Kingdom
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