Acclaimed Nottingham-based trumpeter Hugh Pascall brings his outstanding quintet to The Bonington to celebrate the release of their latest album ‘Viewfinder’ – aband of stellar musicians from the London jazz scene. Their classic front line featuring trumpet and tenor sax is idiomatic of the likes of Lee Morgan and Joe Henderson - or of Freddie Hubbard and Wayne Shorter.
This is a lyrical, vibrant contemporary take on post-bop jazz, with a unique character provided by the individual voices of these special musicians
Having toured extensively together over the last three years, this quintet is exciting and assertive in their delivery of Pascall’s original writing. Melodic, swinging and modal explorations are complimented by atmospheric, captivating ballads.
Line up:
Hugh Pascall trumpet & flugelhorn, James Allsopp tenor sax, Liam Dunachie piano, Oli Hayhurst bass, Jay Davis drums
“An outstanding soloist” with “the most beautiful, elegant and melodic delivery” - UK Jazz News
“...remarkable fluency and assurance” - The Jazz Mann
Hugh’s latest album ‘Viewfinder’ will be available at his gig, as well as on Bandcamp’.
Watch on YouTube a promo video for Hugh’s 2022 UK tour of his previous album ‘Borderlands’ featuring his then quartet who are the same lineup as his current quintet, minus James Allsopp.
This classic trumpet & tenor sax format is a must-hear live.
Book now via the Bonington Theatre website using the link above. .
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Hugh Pascall short bio
An award-winning trumpeter and composer, Hugh studied at the Royal Academy of Music and at the Paris Conservatoire, graduating with a 1st class BMus in Jazz and LRAM diploma. In February 2023 he was elected Associate of the Royal Academy of Music (ARAM) by the Academy’s honours committee, in recognition of a significant contribution to UK jazz, and in 2024 began teaching at the Academy.
In 2022 his quartet completed a 20 date tour of the UK for his debut album Borderlands, to critical acclaim. They also embarked on two further tours in 2023 and 2024, selling out the Pizza Express Jazz Club twice.
As a featured sideman he’s performed and recorded with a huge variety of artists, playing at festivals and jazz venues across the country and throughout Europe. Recent projects include recording with the BBC Big Band and Jacqui Dankworth on her album Windmills, with New York guitarist Peter Bernstein on the David Ferris Septet album Sketches and performing live in Europe with The Last Poets. Award-winning trumpeter Hugh Pascall leads this much-seasoned touring band whose latest album ‘Viewfinder’ has music that encompasses melody, swing and modal jazz - plus some delectable ballads.
Tickets £15 / £5 student / child with paying adult free
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