Art Themen Quintet

An exciting and inventive saxophonist, Art Themen has been a popular presence on the British jazz circuit for over 60 years.

He has famously combined his role as a consultant orthopaedic surgeon with saxophone duties in the bands of Alexis Korner and Stan Tracey as well as recording with Joe Cocker, Jack Bruce and even Bing Crosby. Art deputised for the great Ronnie Scott in his later years and even had the good fortune to acquire his much sought after saxophone after Ronnie’s passing.

Described by The Observer as ‘One of the tiny handful of undeniably perfect jazz musicians’, Art remains as brilliant and inimitable as ever.

A winner of many awards, this living legend recently celebrated his 85th birthday by releasing a new album, ‘Live in Soho’.

Art Themen –tenor & soprano sax, Martin Shaw – trumpet, Denny Ilett – guitar, Pete Whittaker - organ, George Double - drums