Upcoming Gigs
All gigs are at the Hastings and St. Leonards Angling Association (unless stated otherwise), Marine Parade, Hastings Old Town. Doors open 7.45 for 8.30 start. Disabled access. Admission £7 on the door. For further information, or if you would like to be on our monthly e-mailing list please contact us on 01424 250221.
Monday February 6th
Frank Harrison International Trio
featuring
Frank Harrison: Piano
Davide Petrocca: Bass
Stephen Keogh: Drums
Frank Harrison took up the piano at 11, and began playing gigs when he was 15. After taking up a scholarship at Berklee School Of Music, Boston, he returned to the UK and joined Gilad Atzmon’s band. In 2000 they started the Orient House Ensemble, with whom Frank has recorded seven albums, including BBC Jazz Album Of The Year 2003, Exile. The band regularly tours Europe, playing at major Jazz and World music festivals. Frank has also performed with Peter King, Julian Arguelles, Julian Siegel, Don Weller, Alan Barnes, John Etheridge, Louis Stewart and Iain Ballamy.
Davide Petrocca is one of the most successful jazz bassists of his generation. Besides his own projects he is frequently touring Europe with Jazz Greats such as Jon Faddis, Randy Brecker, Antonio Hart, Martin Taylor, Richard Galliano, Hank Jones, Monty Alexander, Cedar Walton, Troy Davies, Jeff Hamilton, Jimmy Cobb, Thomas Clausen and Jim Snydero.
Born in Ireland, Stephen Keogh followed his studies there with private lessons in London and New York. Now living in Barcelona, Stephen has worked all over the world with many great musicians including Johnny Griffin, Lee Konitz, Phil Woods, Sonny Fortune, James Moody, Brad Mehldau, Mark Turner, Herb Ellis, Benny Golson, Peter King, Charles McPherson, Art Farmer and Steve Grossman.
Some quotes from the press:
Cranium-shattering levels of intensity
The Guardian
The most elliptical, preoccupied overtures develop unexpected fireworks
The Guardian
Lucid, intelligent, spacious and beautifully controlled explorations
Jazzwise
As delicate and expressive as anything else I've heard ... Simply beautiful
Northern Echo
Poise, elegance and dynamic control
vortexjazz
Frank Harrison is one of the most talented young musicians I have heard
Ronnie Scott
His talent shines among his peers
Julian Joseph