Stan Tracey Quartet featuring Simon Allen 3

Re-discovered recently, Stan Tracey from 2009 Could we do better than to open our new season with the “Godfather of British Jazz“? Stan has always enjoyed playing with the younger generation of musicians, especially if they have a massive talent and plenty of audience appeal. Here’s another example of just such a collaboration. Those who heard Simon Allen with the Steve Melling septet will remember the occasions when he was able to steal the show from under the feet of a band of masters. We shall expect fireworks from him once more, riding with the long-standing trio of Stan with Andy and Clark whose integration is beyond complete. The performance will include the four movement ’Grandad Suite’ - pieces dedicated to Stan’s grandchildren - including “Zac’s Dream“. Stan Tracey - piano Simon Allen - saxes Andrew Cleyndert - bass Clark Tracey - drums