BRYAN CORBETT QUARTET / READY FOR FREDDIE QUARTET / BLUE NOTE QUINTET
Bryan Corbett is totally disrupting how you can play the trumpet with his exploration of sounds, lyrical tone and variety of grooves and feel which are influenced by all the previous trumpet greats.
Well regarded for his technical fluency and imaginative flow of ideas, Bryan has built an appreciative following where audiences are not only wowed by the individual players, they are wowed by the team improvisation that defines the performances.
By booking the Bryan Corbett Quartet you are guaranteed that your audience will not go home disappointed.
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A celebration of trumpeter Freddie Hubbard.
A highly skilled and interactive quartet that brings the music of Freddie Hubbard to life in a series of colourful interpretations of some of the trumpeter’s most enduring compositions........
....which features the co-leadership of renowned Trumpet & Flugelhornist Bryan Corbett and the outstanding bassist Tom Hill (also the voice of ‘Tony the Tiger’).
This quartet delivers an exciting mix of swing and groove tunes that celebrate the late great legend Freddie Hubbard who recorded and played with almost every American jazz star between 1960-90.
A highly skilled and interactive quartet that helped to bring the music of Freddie Hubbard to life in a series of colourful interpretations of some of the trumpeter’s most enduring compositions
Featuring renowned Trumpet & Flugelhornist Bryan Corbett currently with The Brand New amongst a long list names from the jazz and commercial world. Co-led bythe outstanding bassist Tom Hill (also the voice of ‘Tony the Tiger’ and numerous adverts, computer games and videos)
An exciting mix of swing and groove this quartet celebrates the music of the late great legend Freddie Hubbard who recorded and played with almost every American jazz star between 1960-90.
The Quartet also features the very highly regarded Al Gurr (Rhodes/Piano) and Nick Millward (Drums).
By booking The “Ready For Freddie” Quartet you are guaranteed, with their outstanding musicianship and fun delivery, that your audience will not go home disappointed!
Ready For Freddie Quartet - Povo
Experience the unmistakable sound of Blue Note Records - raw, soulful, and swinging - as UK jazz luminary Bryan Corbett leads a stunning live tribute to one of the most influential labels in music history. Following his acclaimed role as Curator & Featured Artist for the Birmingham Jazz Legends Festival, Corbett brings his passion and virtuosity to a powerful series of concerts celebrating the music of Blue Mitchell, Horace Silver, Art Blakey, Donald Byrd, and more.
Widely regarded as one of the UK’s most expressive and versatile jazz trumpeters, Bryan Corbett has performed and recorded with an impressive list of international artists, including Ben E. King, Brand New Heavies, Alicia Keys, Tony Christie, and the BBC Big Band.
A firm fixture on both the British and European jazz scenes, Corbett’s playing is noted for its emotional depth, technical brilliance, and lyrical style. His solo work has received critical acclaim, and he continues to push the boundaries of jazz while honouring its rich heritage. Corbett has performed at major festivals worldwide, including Montreux, North Sea, and Cheltenham, and regularly appears on BBC Radio 2, 3 and Jazz FM.
Blue Note Records was founded in 1939 by Alfred Lion to showcase uncompromising expressions of hot jazz and swing. It became a cultural force — a label known not only for sonic innovation, but also for championing Black artistry and social consciousness. The Blue Note Sessions pay tribute to this legacy with music that remains as urgent and timeless as ever.
Drawing from a pool of local, national and internationally renowned musicians, Bryan presents an evening of finest quality jazz.