EAST ANGLIAN GUITAR MASTER PHIL BROOKE RETURNS TO MILESTONES JAZZ CLUB
This month's concert at Milestones Jazz Club on Sunday 1 January kicks off the 2012 programme of concerts with the return of the East Anglian master guitarist - The Phil Brooke Quartet.
Guitarist Phil Brooke has long been the first choice of both local musicians and visiting stars for his tasteful, intelligent playing and sympathetic accompaniment.
But here is a rare opportunity to hear him leading his own band through a programme of standards and jazz classics that explore the rich harmonies, winding lines and direct styles of his main influences - Barney Kessel, Tal Farlow and Joe Pass.
This concert will feature the out-of-the-ordinary instrumentation of two guitars, a combination that leads to be both complimentary and excitingly competitive playing.
Originally from Leeds, Phil is a classically trained musician who is at home in a wide range of styles from the traditional jazz of The Vintage Hot Orchestra to working with modern stars like Alan Barnes and Digby Fairweather.
As well as being an excellent musician, Phil is also a respected teacher and arranger on a number of recording sessions and in recent years released his first album under his own name, ‘Alone Together’.
Joining Phil at this concert will be another great guitarist, Jasper Smith, whose contrasting approach to the instrument leads this band into the unexpected.
Recover from the Christmas and New Year mayhem with some great live jazz from expert musicians.
The band’s full line-up features Phil Brooke (guitar), Jasper Smith (guitar), Mike Harris (double bass) and Brian McAllister (drums).
All Milestones gigs are held on the first Sunday of every month and take place at Hotel Hatfield, Esplanade, Lowestoft with the doors opening at 8pm.
Admission - £7 / £6 (concession).
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