Doors 9:30 PM, Music 10:00 PM – 1 set(s) of music
Line-up:
Tony Kofi – Saxophone/Leader
Kezia Pollendine – Piano
Oli Fitzgerald – Double Bass
Noah Ojumu – Drums
Dylan Orba – Bass Trombone
Dylan Rennie-Carter – Trombone
Louis Allan-Sinclair – Tenor Saxophone
Noah Black – Baritone Saxophone
Sonny Claplan-Higgs – Alto Saxophone
Liv Hughes – Euphonium
Ferg Kilsby – Trumpet
Special Guests:
Louis Koller – Trombone
Hans Koller – Piano
Jacob Wilson – Tenor Saxophone
About
The Thelonious Monk Orchestra at Town Hall is an album by Thelonious Monk, released in 1959. The concert included Hall Overton’s arrangements of Monk’s compositions. (including a transcription of Monk’s piano solo on “Little Rootie Tootie”).
Tony Kofi, a renowned saxophonist, composer, and educator, began his recording career by paying tribute to the legendary jazz pianist and composer Thelonious Monk with his double award-winning album “All is Know.” He will be appearing with his Tentet ensemble at the Vortex to perform the 1959 classic “Thelonious Monk Orchestra at the Town Hall,” as well as some other Monk originals. The ensemble features some of the UK’s most exciting and upcoming talent in jazz. Featuring Kezia Pollendine (piano), Oli Fitzgerald (double bass), Noah Ojumu (drums), and Liv Hughes (Euphonium ). With special guests Jacob Wilson (tenor sax), Louis Koller(trombone), and Hans Koller (piano)