EFG LONDON JAZZ FEST & BOPFEST: Osian Roberts Quartet
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1 review - Toulouse Lautrec Jazz Club
Description
EFG LONDON JAZZ FESTIVAL & BOPFEST
PRESENTS
OSIAN ROBERTS QUARTET
SUPPORT ACT
RESTAURANT | 7 PM | FREE FOR DINERS
PLEASE CALL THE RESTAURANT 020 7582 6800 FOR THIS PERFORMANCE AS SPACE WILL BE LIMITED
Dave Chamberlain - Guitar
Dario di Lecce – Double Bass
HEADLINE PERFORMANCE
JAZZ CLUB | 8 PM
OSIAN ROBERTS QUARTET
Tenor saxophone led hard-bop jazz quartet
Continuing the BopFest series, Welsh tenor saxophonist Osian Roberts is regarded as one of the finest straight ahead jazz musicians ever produced in the UK. Originally from Cardiff he moved to London in the early years of his career, performing with many of jazz scene's top artists, including Peter King, Jim Mullen and Mark Nightingale. At the same time, he formed his own band, the "Osian Roberts/Steve Fishwick Quintet", with Royal Academy cohorts Steve & Matt Fishwick. The group recorded three critically acclaimed albums on the Hard Bop Records label, which he co-founded, one of which features Cedar Walton and Peter Washington as special guests, before expanding to a sextet with the addition of New York baritone saxophonist Frank Basile. In 2016 the sextet enjoyed a week of performances in New York at Smalls, Smoke and Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola, culminating with the recording session that yielded their second album, "In The Empire State", which has also received critical acclaim.
In more recent years Osian has been based in Prague, where he has established himself as a valued member of the Czech & Central European jazz scene, touring with pianist Kirk Lightsey & former jazz messenger Valery Ponomarev. He is also a regular member of the Czech Radio Big Band and the Glenn Miller Memorial Orchestra of France.
"...the star of the show is (Osian) Roberts, whose booming, old-school tenor sound is magisterial and concise"
John Fordham (The Guardian)
“...Osian Roberts’ robust, beautifully controlled tenor sax kept up a continual barrage of inspired creation”
Trudie Squires (JazzSteps.co.uk)
“Osian is one of Britain's finest saxophone players... His intimate style and warm tone combine with an original and contemporary melodic approach, which make his playing fresh and accessible”
Ray Clapton (Zorchidmusic.com)
“The most important saxophone player to be produced in this country since the late, lamented Tubby Hayes”
Peter Broadbent (Author: “Charlie Christian: Solo Flight”)
Osian Roberts – Tenor Sax
Gabriel Latchin – Piano
Jeremy Brown – Bass
Matt Fishwick – Drums
Tonight's band has been put together especially for BopFest by Osian, featuring him in a quartet setting that reunites him with his old friend and colleague Matt Fishwick on drums, pianist Gabriel Latchin, and bassist Jeremy Brown.
Support tonight comes from Wes Montgomery influenced guitarist Dave Chamberlain in a duo with double bass, who will be performing in the club's restaurant during dinner before the main act, with food available from 6pm until 7.50pm.
OTHER INFORMATION
GENRES: BEBOP JAZZ
TICKETS: £14 PER PERSON
STROLLER PASS: £120 PER PERSON
SEE ALL 9 SHOWS (EXCLUDES WORKSHOP)
SEATING IS UN-ALLOCATED AND IS SUBJECT TO 1ST COME, 1ST SERVED BASIS
ONLY BAR FOOD & DRINKS AVAILABLE IN JAZZ CLUB
À LA CARTE DINING AVAILABLE IN THE MAIN RESTAURANT PRIOR TO SHOW
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Tickets/Times
Ticket | Event time | Cost |
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Standard
Admission
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19:00 - 22:30 | £14.00 |
Location
Address
Toulouse Lautrec Jazz Club, 140 Newington Butts, SE11 4RN
Organiser
Toulouse Lautrec
Paying tribute to one of France's most flamboyant artists, Toulouse Lautrec is an intimate Brasserie & Wine Bar in Kennington, South London. Brimming with the bohemian charm of the Parisian jazz bars of a bygone era.
The venue is rapidly becoming one of London's finest live music venue providing quality live music from Jazz to Soul Funk, from French Chansons to Latin Salsa.
Venue
T&Cs
1) Tickets are non-refundable with 48 Hours of the event.
2) Attendees under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
3) We operate a Check-21. If you are lucky enough to appear younger than 21 you may be asked for photographic ID.
4) Seating is available on a first come, first served basis only. Latecomers may be required to stand until seating becomes available.
5) Reserved seating is only available for ticket holders of 7 or more people. Please call the venue with your ticket details.
2) Attendees under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
3) We operate a Check-21. If you are lucky enough to appear younger than 21 you may be asked for photographic ID.
4) Seating is available on a first come, first served basis only. Latecomers may be required to stand until seating becomes available.
5) Reserved seating is only available for ticket holders of 7 or more people. Please call the venue with your ticket details.
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