Acclaimed composer/ arranger John Warren directs his all-star Nonet in a programme of his exciting, diverse and melodic music including the suite ‘AwhereAbout’ – a portrait of his homeland inspired by First Nation legends. Canadian expat Warren formed his big band in ’68 that featured such luminaries as John Surman, Kenny Wheeler, John Taylor, Stan Sulzmann and Alan Skidmore and performed throughout the UK and in Germany and Switzerland. The band’s recording of his suite ‘Tales of the Algoquin’ drew accolades and has been performed in Sweden, Germany and Canada. His writing has also been performed around Europe by the Danish Radio Big Band, WDR Orchestra-Cologne, Bohuslan Big Band-Gothenburg, BBC Big Band, London Jazz Orchestra and many others.
Line-up:
Steve Fishwick – trumpet
Sam Braysher – alto sax
James Alsopp – tenor sax
Owen Dawson – trombone
Mick Foster – bass clarinet
Nick Costley-White – guitar
Alcyona Mick – piano
Oli Hayhurst – bass
Tim Giles – drums
John Warren – director
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