EFG LONDON JAZZ FEST & BOPFEST: Allison Neale "West Coast" Quartet

EFG LONDON JAZZ FESTIVAL & BOPFEST

PRESENTS

ALLISON NEALE "WEST COAST" QUARTET

SUPPORT ACT

RESTAURANT | 7 PM | FREE FOR DINERS

PLEASE CALL THE RESTAURANT 020 7582 6800 FOR THIS PERFORMANCE AS SPACE WILL BE LIMITED

Gabriel Latchin - Piano

Dario di Lecce – Double Bass

HEADLINE PERFORMANCE

JAZZ CLUB | 8 PM

ALLISON NEALE "WEST COAST" QUARTET

Alto sax led West Coast Jazz from the 1950s

Seattle born altoist and flautist Allison Neale is largely unique on the British Jazz scene, renowned for her cool, melodic alto sound reminiscent of the West Coast musicians working in California during the 1950s. As a true specialist and advocate of the style, her strong personal voice and authentic approach has awakened a fresh new interest in this lesser known aspect of the American Jazz idiom in recent years. During her career she has played alongside Duke Ellington vocalist Adelaide Hall, Bud Shank, Dave Cliff and Scott Hamilton as well as featuring in the John Dankworth “Generations” Band. She has released four CDs as a leader and her most recent record due to be released in 2019 pairs her with world renowned New York guitarist Peter Bernstein.

Here she is featured with her fine quartet celebrating the music of Art Pepper and Bud Shank, showcasing rarely played arrangements from their historic quartets during this period, alongside compositions from tenorists Bob Cooper and Richie Kamuca, known for their work with Stan Kenton, Shelly Manne and Shorty Rogers.

“Allison plays the alto with a tone so light and airy that it positively melts at the edges.” 

Dave Gelly (Observer)

"A talent to savour." 

Peter Vacher (JazzUK)

Allison Neale – Alto Sax & Flute

Alex Bryson – Piano

Dave Chamberlain – Double Bass

Matt Fishwick – Drums

Joining her is outstanding young pianist Alex Bryson, rooted in the bebop tradition of pianists such as the great Barry Harris, with whom he studied in New York City, alongside renowned bassist Dave Chamberlain and drummer Matt Fishwick, whose own recording accolades include bassist George Mraz (Art Pepper- Live at the Village Vanguard) and Cedar Walton. “Allison plays the alto with a tone so light and airy that it positively melts at the edges.” Dave Gelly, Observer

Support tonight comes from double bassist Luke Steele with pianist Gabriel Latchin, 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