Gala Lunchtime Series - Oct 24

The Russ Morgan Quartet perform contemporary swing, earthy grooves, and haunting ballads with the music of John Scofield, Kenny Garrett, Branford Marsalis, Martin Speake, Pat Metheny and Jim Hall.

In addition to numerous performances at the Gala in recent years, Russ Morgan is a hugely experienced performer, having played alongside an array of leading British Jazz talent, including; Julian Arguelles, Gilad Atzmon, Alan Barnes, Simon Bates, Pete King, Toni Kofi, Mark Lockheart, Julian Nicholas, Dave O’Higgins, Spike Robinson, Alan Skidmore, Stan Sultzman, Art Themen, Theo Travis, Tim Whitehead and Bobby Wellins (sax) Steve Waterman and Steve Fishwick (tmp) Gareth Lockrane (flt) John Etheridge, Daryl Jahnke, Jim Mullen, John Parricelli, Nigel Price and Phil Robson (gtr) Gordon Beck, Richard Busiakiewicz, Dave Gordon and Kate Williams (pno) Mike Gorman and Pete Whittaker (org) Malcolm Crease, Alec Dankworth, Mick Hutton, Steve Watts and Rob Statham (bas) Jim Hart, Roger Beaujolais, Lewis Wright and Bill Le Sage (vib) Christian Garrick (vio) and Jacqui Dankworth, Trudy Kerr, Anita Wardell and Christine Tobin (vox).

Russ Morgan: Drums Andy Champion: Bass Mark Williams: Guitar Harry Keeble: Sax