Will Vinson Quartet @ Con Cellar Bar [£5]

http://photos1.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/5/d/c/2/event_135444002.jpegA one off Monday gig from just one band at the Con Cellar next Monday, as we welcome the formidable, world-class saxophone of Will Vinson!

Will Vinson - alto / soprano saxophones
Tom Cawley - piano
Calum Gourlay - double bass
Ernesto Simpson - drums

Originally from London, Alto Saxophonist/Composer Will Vinson moved to New York City in 1999, and has remained there ever since. Since his arrival, he has appeared and/or recorded with Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Jonathan Kreisberg, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Marcus Gilmore, Mark Turner, Chris Potter, Geoffrey Keezer, Lage Lund, Ari Hoenig, John Benitez, Seamus Blake, Alan Ferber Nonet, Aaron Parks, and many others.

Will is a member of a number of leading New York ensembles, including drummer Ari Hoenig’s Quartet (Will is featured on Inversations and Seraphic Ari’s CD’s on the Dreyfuss label, Lage Lund’s Quintet, Pedro Giraudo’s Mr. Vivo, an Argentine Jazz ensemble with 3 CD’s under its belt, and guitarist/composer Jonathan Kreisberg's Quintet and Quartet ("The South Of Everywhere" 2007, "Shadowless" 2010).

"The first time I heard Will Vinson, I was totally blown away -- so much so that I started trying to play alto again. An ill-fated attempt. But I'm still listening to Will every chance I get. And each time, I'm even more inspired, humbled, and, quite frankly, terrified." - Joshua Redman

"Marvelous... drills a hole through [the music], boxing like a sprightly Olympic welterweight" - Downbeat

"Potent, big-toned alto saxophonist... exhilarating, cascading improvisations... Outstanding playing" - Jazz Times

On this gig, Will is joined by some of the most exciting musicians on the London and U.K. scenes, with Curios pianist Tom Cawley, Calum Gourlay (Kit Downes, Tommy Smith, Stacey Kent) and Ernesto Simpson (Herbie Hancock, George Benson, Dizzy Gillespie).

This is a gig that will not disappoint - come down and join us!
As ever, doors open at 8:30pm, with music around 9. Entry is £5 on the door.
Because the Con Cellar has a limited capacity, we are unable to reserve seats, so do arrive promptly to get a good seat!

See you there!