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'You Are Here' is a sextet formed by saxophonist Kevin Figes to perform the music of the vital Bristolian improvising and composing pianist Keith Tippett (1947-2020) and his comrades, including Elton Dean, Harry Miller, the Dedication Orchestra and King Crimson. An invigorating journey into the unique sounds of British Jazz in the 1970s.
Line up:
Kevin Figes - Saxes/Flutes/MD - (Keith Tippett, Pee Wee Ellis, Electric Lady Big Band, Musical Director Celebratory concert)
Pete Judge - Trumpet - (Get The Blessing, Eyebrow, Orfic)
Raph Clarkson - Trombone - (Laura Jurd)
Jim Blomfield - Piano - (Andy Sheppard, Pete King)
Riaan Vosloo - Bass - (Nostagia 77, Twelves, Ed Jones)
Tony Orrell - Drums - (Paul Dunmall, Andy Sheppard, Goldfrapp, Startled Insects)
Kevin Figes’ “You Are Here” release their first album on 10th May on the Jazz Now label. You can listen/buy the album here
Press / Reviews
'A hugely enjoyable offering from a band that is surely festival-ready'
Morning star review of album - 4 stars
'Many moments of unleashed creative inspiration and original musical joy' 'may elicit past heroes but is four-square in the present’
Jazzwise review of album - 4 Stars
“A mind-expanding feast for the ears…”
Dave Gelly, The Observer.”
“This is the sound of a true original at work.”
Eddie Myers Sussex Jazz
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Event Venue
Jazz at Bristol Music Club, 76, Saint Paul's Road, England, BS8 1LP, United Kingdom, Bristol
Tickets
GBP 20.00
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