The Simon Spillett Quartet is playing a fund-raising concert for the National Jazz Archive on the afternoon of 11 February in Loughton, Essex.
Simon Spillett is a highly respected tenor saxophonist who plays in a wide range of groups, and leads his own quartet. He has researched and written extensively about the great British tenor sax player Tubby Hayes, including a widely praised biography ‘The Long Shadow of the Little Giant’. He has recently received the British Jazz Award for ‘Services to British Jazz’.
Simon’s all-star quartet features three other wonderful musicians – John Critchinson, piano, Alec Dankworth, double bass, and Clark Tracey, drums. Both Alec and Clark were also award winners in the 2016 British Jazz Awards in their respective categories. John Critchinson has had a distinguished career playing with leading jazz groups and now leads the Ronnie Scott Legacy band.
This concert is one of a series during 2017 to raise funds to support the work of the Loughton-based National Jazz Archive.
Simon said:
“It’s a pleasure to bring my quartet to play at Loughton to help raise funds for the National Jazz Archive. It’s a wonderful resource for everyone interested in the history and development of jazz in this country.”
The concert takes place on 11th February at 2.30pm, at Loughton Methodist Church, Essex. Tickets cost £15.
For further details and to book tickets, visit www.nationaljazzarchive.org.uk/events, email events@nationaljazzarchive.org.uk or phone 020 8502 4701.
