Jonathan Gee Quartet ft. Denys Baptiste
Voted the Guardian/Wire British Jazz Awards "Most Promising Newcomer" in 1991, pianist/singer Jonathan Gee has since gone from strength to strength as a bandleader and sought-after sideman. He has worked with numerous of the jazz world’s most acclaimed artists, including Pharoah Sanders, Benny Golson, Craig Handy, Mark Murphy and Claire Martin and leads a number of different groups performing his own and other music. And, as well as all of that he is also a founding member, along with Award-winning saxophonist Tony Kofi, of the highly acclaimed Monk Liberation Front, and has recorded eleven albums, including his latest “The Lions Revisited” (also featuring Jonathan on vocals!). This special show will include choice selections from his many projects, such as his ‘Beatles Reimagined’ album to popular songs by Kate Bush & Spandau Ballet and classic material from the 70’s/80’s associated with the iconic late saxophonist Michael Brecker. Joining Jon on the stand are MOBO & Mercury Prize-winning saxophonist Denys Baptiste (McCoy Tyner, Incognito), along with bassist Mikele Montolli and drummer Tristan Mailliot. An exceptional lineup-not to be missed.
"The fire and invention that marked his recent performances with Pharoah Sanders are in full evidence ...his breathlessly sparkling originality shines through" Jazzwise; “[Gee] a performer of flexibility, resourcefulness and technical command to rival any of his generation” Guardian; "Denys Baptiste…taking Europe by storm and becoming the icon of British jazz" Time Magazine