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forthcoming gigs & events
see 'gigs' page for details of artists, venues and times

Full listing of gigs and details at: www.myspace.com/alexsteelegroup

Forthcoming gigs include:

4th June 2009
Catherine Sykes Quintet
Catherine Sykes is an outstanding jazz vocalist, appearing at festivals and venues throughout the world. She performs regularly with pianist Dave Newton, and the Duke Ellington Repertory Orchestra. Search for ‘catherine sykes’ on www.youtube.com to hear recent performances of Catherine. She is an amazing talent, and we’re delighted to get Catherine to perform on our opening night.

2nd July 2009
Tina May Quartet
Tina May is one of the most talented and highly accomplished British Jazz singers of our time. She has been releasing successful albums for over a decade and has performed all over the world with legendary Jazz artists and producers, including Humphrey Lyttelton, Stan Tracey, Ray Bryant, Bobby Watson, Don Sickler, Roger Guerain, the BBC Big Band and Nikki Iles. More information about Tina at www.tinamay.com and www.myspace.com/tinamayuk

6th August 2009
Art Themen Quartet
Art Themen is one of the UK’s top tenor saxophonists. He is well known for his collaborations with Stan Tracey, and many others including Nat Adderley, Ian Carr, George Coleman, Peter King and Al Haig. His style owes much to the influences of Dexter Gordon and Sonny Rollins, as well as Coleman Hawkins, Evan Parker, and John Coltrane. Find out more about Art at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Art_Themen

3rd September 2009
Becki Biggins Quartet
Becki Biggins has been nominated for the 2009 Grammy Award of Best Contemporary Jazz Album, and is currently appearing with Michael Parkinson’s Musical Director, Laurie Holloway. Becki was the winner of the American Billboard Best Smooth Jazz Artist 2008 and had a number one album in the US Smooth Jazz Chart. Find out more about Becki at www.beckibiggins.com

1st October 2009
Jim Mullen Quartet
Jim Mullen is a truly original voice in contemporary jazz guitar. For many years, he worked with sax player Dick Morrissey and together they formed the legendary funk band Morrisey Mullen. More recently, Jim has worked with jazz vocalist Claire Martin (3 albums) and formed a series of quartets (3 albums). You can hear plenty of Jim on www.youtube.com and hear his organ trio at www.myspace.com/jimmullenorgantrio

5th November 2009
Alan Barnes Quartet
Saxophonist Alan Barnes’ strong tone, assured improvisations and imaginative arranging technique have marked him out as one of the country’s top players for many years. He is well known for his work with Tommy Whittle, Clark Tracey, David Newton, Warren Vache, Ken Peplowski, Don Weller, and the BBC Big Band. An amazing musician, artist and entertainer. You can hear more of Alan at www.myspace.com/alanbarnesyeah




video of alex steele sextet at guiting festival

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click here to listen to a sample from a recent gig - it's a solo from Bye Bye Blackbird, featuring Clive Morton on bass, and Mark Harris on drums.

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lick here to listen to a sample from a recent gig - it's an intro to Here's that Rainy Day.

click here to listen to a sample from a recent recording, featuring Clive Morton on bass, and Matt Jones on drums.

listen to some more samples on the 'recordings' page.

 

 


appearing with alex steele ...


jean toussaint


gilad atzmon


* jazz, management, leadership & innovation *


Alex has led a new project over the last four years taking jazz out to businesses to help them take a fresh look at areas including innovation, creativity, change management, leadership, communications and team building. The new project is called ‘improwise’. See www.improwise.co.uk for more details or contact info@improwise.co.uk for more information.



* contact *

call or text on 07791 089778

e-mail to info@alexsteele.co.uk

 


recent appearance at guiting festival, with Jim Mullen (guitar), Chris Batchelor (trumpet),
Mornington Lockett (sax), Simon Lea (drums) and Simon King (bass)


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