Saturday 5 Feb 2011

Michael Garrick Quintet

Michael Garrick was recently described as one of the ‘national treasures’ of British jazz and was appointed MBE in the 2010 Birthday Honours. His 50-year career has encompassed every aspect of jazz performance, his trios, small groups and big bands attracting plaudits from critics and audiences alike. He’s also a distinguished composer, a dedicated educator and a cheerleader for new, young players, among them his son, violinist Christian Garrick. At our request, Michael has re-assembled his 1960s quintet for this special concert, allowing us to appreciate once again the supreme talents of trumpeter Henry Lowther, tenor-saxophonist Art Themen, bassist Dave Green and drummer Trevor Tomkins, their efforts topped and tailed by Michael’s adroit and vibrant piano work.