Aaron Liddard is a wizard saxophonist, composer and band leader with a terrific musical pedigree. He’s toured with a galaxy of stars including Prince, Amy Winehouse, Beverley Knight and the Boomtown Rats.
But his true love is jazz and blues, working in and with big bands such as The London Jazz Collective and his own band. Aaron’s eclectic take on music doesn’t lend itself to simple categorisation – and we say “Bravo!” for that. Held in esteem by his peers, he hosted the successful UK Club Night jam session at Jazz Ahead, the annual European Jazz Showcase on Germany this year.
Aaron’s Nylon Man sextet features the beautiful vocals of Giulia Marelli and two drummers. The band’s live performances are highly musical and engaging, with every chance that audiences spontaneously clap, sing and dance!
Aaron released his album Nylon Man to stellar reviews in 2022, leading to lots of radio airplay and major features in music journals such as Blues and Soul.
Line-up: Aaron Liddard tenor sax, Giulia Marelli voice, Michael Searl bass, Isaac Asumadu keys Eric Youngdrums and Jimmy Norden drums.
“All Aaron Liddard’s music is beautiful” – International Jazz Vocalist Flora Purim
“…something new to jazz. A hybrid of myriad sources. One is reminded of other British musical polymaths such as saxophonist Peter King” - Jazz Journal
“Michael Brecker-like power and intensity... a highly uplifting experience” - The Jazz Mann
Watch Aaron Liddard perform live at Pizza Express: https://youtu.be/D96BZncdtqI?feature=shared
Tickets £15 / £5 student / child with paying adult free
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!
