Soirée: Gilad Atzmon and Alan Barnes: Lowest Common Denominator

Soirée: Gilad Atzmon and Alan Barnes: Lowest Common Denominator

It is impossible to imagine two finer exponents of the saxophone than Alan and Gilad sharing a stage AND with a top trio, can't wait!
Gilad Atzmon reeds, Alan Barnes reeds, Frank Harrison piano, Yaron Stavi bass, Chris Higginbottom drums

Gilad Atzmon and Alan Barnes have both been frequent visitors to Fleece Jazz in the past, but for the first time they share the stage here for what promises to be a very special performance. Despite their different backgrounds and approaches, the two reedsmen share a passion for performance, a healthy sense of competition and a firm belief that a jazz audience is there to be entertained.

Gilad arrived on the British jazz scene in 1994 from his native Israel and impressed critics and jazz fans in equal measure. "a formidable improvisational talent * a jazz giant * combines thrilling jazz musicianship with a maverick political intelligence" - The Guardian.
#Alan is a prolific international performer, composer, arranger, bandleader and touring soloist. He combines a formidable virtuosity with a musical expression and collaborative spirit that have few peers.

It is always a pleasure to welcome back Frank, Yaron and Chris: formidable players.