John Hallam Jazz Quartet
Wednesday 12 October 2022, 7.30pm
This exceptional quartet will be playing Swinging Jazz Classics and Standards from the Great American Songbook. Expect numbers by Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman, Count Basie, Charlie Mingus, George Shearing, Errol Garner and Sonny Rollins.
We welcome the return of Jazz musician and reeds specialist John Hallam, a fluent and lyrical performer on Clarinet and Sax well known on both sides of the Atlantic for his radio and TV appearances as well as playing at renowned jazz venues. John’s quartet features Tom Kincaid on piano, who, as well as playing with John, also plays with Art Theman, Alan Barnes and Scott Hamilton; Ed Harrison, one of the most sought after Bass players in the country and Jack Cotterill who plays and records on Drums with some of the world’s finest jazz musicians.
JOHN HALLAM
Saxophone
John Hallam is an outstanding, highly acclaimed reeds player who is equally at ease with many forms of music on a number of instruments. His playing is highly innovative and thrilling as well as sensitively moving.
TOM KINCAID
Piano
Tom’s influences range from Errol Garner and Oscar Peterson to Professor Longhair and Dr. John. He plays a diverse repertoire of mainstream swing & jazz standards, rock’n’roll and New Orleans blues.
Ed Harrison
Double Bass
Ed is an experienced double bassist, who has played with the cream of British jazz on the London jazz scene. He has also been active on the Prague jazz scene. Now based in the North West, Ed is one of the busiest jazz bassists around and is much in demand for his skill and virtuosity.
Jack Cotterill
Drums
Jack grew up in a family of musicians. His Dad Robert, and Grandad Pete Cotterill were both prestigious Jazz drummers. Jack has gone on to play and record with some of the worlds finest musicians. Many will know his online show called ‘Live at Jack’s Place’ which has attracted thousands of viewers from all over the world.
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Founded in 1975 by our Chairman, Roger Tanner, the Saddleworth Concerts Society enriches the lives of our community by programming FOUR CONCERTS PER SEASON, featuring top quality classical music and more. Since our early days, we have supported emerging talent and, perhaps more than ever, we must do all we can to support the new generation of musicians. In 2023 the Millgate Arts Centre celebrates its Golden Jubilee and it will be our Society’s 48th year.
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