Harry Allen & Fraser Smith Quintet
 
Harry Allen (tenor saxophone), Fraser Smith (tenor saxophone), piano/double bass/ drums- to be confirmed
We are really pleased to welcome back to the Club after a gap of many years top USA tenor saxophonist Harry Allen, who has teamed up with British saxophone ace Fraser Smith for a short UK tour. Harry Allen has released over 70 albums as a leader and many more as a sideman throughout his illustrious career and formed a regular part in groups with jazz masters such as Ray Brown, Harry Sweets Edison, Hank Jones, Flip Phillips, Kenny Burrell and Warren Vache, amongst many others . He has also recorded with Tony Bennett, Tommy Flanagan, Kenny Barron and James Taylor to mention a small few and has performed at jazz festivals and clubs worldwide, frequently touring the United States, Europe and Asia. Fraser Smith has spent the last decade and a half establishing himself on the London jazz scene. With a focus on swing and straight ahead jazz, he channels the sound and language of the great saxophonists into his playing. Fraser has developed a cross channel collaboration with a group of excellent musicians on both the London and Paris jazz scenes. The music tonight will harken back to the golden age of jazz from the 40’s Kansas City through to the 60’s New York. What a great way to start the New Year at the Club!