Jean Toussaint Young Lions - Roots & Herbs: The Blakey Project
Saxophonist Jean Toussaint has brought together some of the new generation of British star jazz musicians in an exciting new project to commemorate the life of the late, great Art Blakey, 25 years after his passing. Borrowed from the Messengers’ Blue Note record of the same name, Roots and Herbs: The Blakey Project explores the music of the legendary bandleader and some of his illustrious Messengers.
Jean Toussaint (saxophone), Mark Kavuma (trumpet), Ashley Henry (piano), Daniel Casimir (bass) and Femi Koleoso (drums).
"Art was one of the most inspirational band leaders rated amongst some of the greatest. Names like Duke Ellington, Count Basie and Miles Davis come to mind. They all had an inclusive way of band leading that made each member feel a part of the family. Through the music, Art encouraged us to strive and reach beyond ourselves and work as one to create excitement while never losing sight of the audience.
Art use to say "it doesn't matter how complex you want to play as long as you swing and play from the heart" then he'd cite the great John Coltrane as an example.
I owe it all to the great Art Blakey and I'll be a Jazz Messenger for life" -Jean Toussaint
- Date:
- Sat, 23 Jul 2016
- Time:
- 6pm
- Venue:
- Hull Truck Theatre, 50 Ferensway, Hull, HU2 8LB
- Price:
- This is an archived event, tickets are no longer for sale