misterdale Posted February 2, 2005 Report Share Posted February 2, 2005 One for all you Jazzers......Martin Speake's Constellation: play the songs of Charlie ParkerWednesday 13 April Lemon Tree Tickets 9 (6 concessions & regulars)Doors Open: 7.30pmShow Starts: 8.30pmAlto saxophonist MartinSpeake has been firmlyestablished as one of theleading lights of UK jazz forthe best part of a decade, as a composer, highly distinctive performer and an eclectic bandleader. To commemorate the 50th anniversary of sax icon Charlie Parker's death, Speake brings the talentsof his powerhouse quartet to bear on some of Bird's own compositions as well as standards and other material that he recorded. The setlist will include theirown readings of tunes such as Diverse,Drifting on Reed, Bird Feathers, The Hymn, Star Eyes, Visa, Tico Tico, Donna Lee, Dancing in the Dark, Chasin' the Bird, Crazeology, Milestones,Sippin at Bells, I'm In The Mood For Love, Embraceable You, Bebop and many others."One of the most originaland interesting contemporaryjazz saxophonists on theBritish scene."Time Out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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