Courtney Pine

In October 2007, Courtney Pine led a freshly minted Jazz Warriors in the Afropeans project – “barnstorming solos, delicate bowed strings, skanking reggae backing tailgate trombones, foot-stamping chains. Hugely entertaining.” (The Times)

Now, this extraordinary ensemble returns to London, with a mouth-watering line-up that crosses generations of leading UK jazz soloists, including Jason Yarde, Alex Wilson and Omar Puente, rubbing shoulders with newcomers-to-watch Shabaka Hutchings and Ayanna Witter-Johnson – with a host of sensational reviews for both CD and live concerts.

Afropeans Jazz Warriors picks up where the original Jazz Warriors left off – this seminal big band, formed in the 80s to celebrate the rich heritage of Afro-Caribbean jazz that contributed massively to the Uk jazz scene since the 50s, is re-invented for a new century.

Featuring:

• Courtney Pine (Saxophone & Clarinet)

• Chris Storr, Colin Graham, Mark Crown (Trumpets)

• Trevor Edwards (Trombone)

• Jason Yarde, Shabaka Hutchings (Reeds)

• Omar Puente (Violin)

• Ayanna Witter-Johnson (Cello, Voice)

• Alex Wilson (Piano)

• Samuel Dubois (Steel Pan)

• Darren Taylor (Bass)

• Robert Fordjour (Percussion)

• Donald Gamble (Percussion)