The epic partnership of US saxophonist Jed Levy & UK-born guitarist Phil Robson was formed in New York City in 2017, and has produced original music that’s innovative and contemporary, highly melodic and groovy yet grounded in a strong sense of tradition.
This tour launches their new album ‘The Unpredictability of the Sea’ featuring compositions by both Levy and Robson, recorded in Rome last year. They are joined by bassist Mark Hodgson and Shane O’Donovan on drums. A top-class band with players of terrific pedigree – it’s a really special opportunity to hear this new music live!
Line-up: Jed Levy tenor saxophone Phil Robson guitar Mark Hodgson bass Shane O’Donovan drums
Jed Levy’s compositions have been performed and recorded by such luminaries as Mike Clark, Charlie Hunter, The Headhunters, Eddie Henderson etc. and Jed has also performed and/or recorded with a wide variety of jazz music's finest, including: Jaki Byard, Don Patterson, Jack McDuff, Lonnie Smith, Attila Zollar, The Village Vanguard Orchestra, Junior Mance, Cedar Walton, Tom Harrell, Curtis Fuller and many others. https://jedlevy.com/
Phil Robson is best known in Europe for his work with the cult UK band ‘Partisans’ which he co-led with saxophonist Julian Siegel over 22 years, as well as performing with his partner, the great singer/songwriter Christine Tobin. He has led many projects featuring such legendary artists as Dave Liebman, Mark Turner, Billy Hart, James Genus etc and he has played with a huge array of internationally acclaimed musicians ranging from KennyWheeler, Donny McCaslin, Django Bates to Barbra Streisand. www.philrobsonmusic.com
An exceptional band with riveting new music - not to be missed playing live!
Book now - and see you there.
Tickets: Standard £16 | Student £8 | Child with paying adult £0
Jazz Steps brings high quality, entertaining contemporary jazz to audiences in Nottingham at the excellent Bonington Theatre venue in Arnold.
And, through our Jazz Steps Live at the Libraries monthly events - a collaboration with Inspire, we promote gigs at their library venues in Beeston, Worksop and West Bridgford.
As a not-for-profit volunteer-run promoter, we have been welcoming enthusiastic audiences to enjoy live music from top musicians and bands for over 25 years. Each and every gig is a unique experience - jazz being the quintessential 'music of surprise'! Let’s keep enjoying it – see you soon!
