For
Holiday in Harlem the music just has to be right
- REAL SWING music for dancing!
That's why this year we have asked clarinet and sax maestro - and dancer's favourite - Adrian Cox to put the band together!
Adrian Cox and his Savoy All-Stars
Featuring:
• Matt Skeeping - drums
• Tony Pitt - guitar
• Andy Lawrence - double bass
• Sky Murphy - trombone
• Adrian Cox - clarinet, alto sax
All well-known on the jazz and swing circuit, these musicians are at the very top of their profession - expect an exquisite, highly entertaining show and of course great arrangements for dancing!
The Musicians:
Adrian
Cox (pictured right)
At the age of 25, Adrian Cox (sax/clarinet) has already been on the road
as a touring musician for 10 years playing with bands all over Europe.
At present he is with TJ Johnson and his Band who clock up many miles
each year playing at top venues and festivals all across the UK and on
the Continent. His style is influenced by the likes of Jonny Hodges, Lester
Young, Earl Bostic and is infectous to those who listen. In this line
up he brings a group of musicians whose class outshines many and will
be sure to have you dancing from the first note !!
Tony Pitt
Tony Pitt has been a professional musician all his life (so far!) playing
with the cream of the British jazz scene. Time with Kenny Ball, Acker
Bilk, Alex Welsh (the list goes on ) has made him the player he is today.
His drive and swing cannot be beaten. Today he plays with Terry Lightfoot
and also runs his very popular band The Tony Pitt Allstars.
Andy Lawrence
Andy Lawrence is a bass player of very high standard. His bass lines are
solid which make him an integral part of any band he plays with. He has
played in all styles of music over the years - Dixieland, blues, swing,
mainstream and has had the pleasure of playing with greats such as BB
King.
Matt Skeeping
Matt Skeeping is one of London's finest drummers. He is at home with all
styles of drumming and is an immaculate time keeper. His energy and swing
pumps through and lifts any band he plays with. He spent time running
his own band The Matt Skeeping Quartet and also time with Jamie Cullum
and TJ Johnson and his Band. He is now the engine room behind The Tony
Pitt Allstars.
Sky Murphy
Sky Murphy is an accomplished Guitar and Trombone player. Tonight it is
the trombone he takes hold of and he will knock you out with his exciting
and punchy playing. Sky works as a professional musician and has toured
all over the world. Over the years Sky has played in all types of bands
(Ska, Swing, Jazz, Classical) and embraces every performance with a style
like no other. Adrian and Sky for 4 years were the powerful horns behind
TJ Johnson and his Band which has produced the tight musicianship they
have today. Prepare to be blown away!!!
