Sax Appeal

SAX APPEAL "The bravado of this group is breathtaking" - that's how The Wire editor Richard Cook described Sax Appeal in the Sunday Times. Taking five of the finest young jazz saxophonists, "a smart funky rhythm section" and "a clutch of winning arrangements", this eight piece jazz ensemble mix driving swing, haunting ballads and danceable latin/funk to create enjoyable, enthusiastic, award-winning jazz for the new Millennium.

Formed in Manchester in 1980 by leader Derek Nash, Sax Appeal have performed all over the world from Venezuela to Hartlepool, from Ronnie Scott's to Cardiff Bay, whilst festivals in Europe have included Marciac and Coutances in France, and three repeat bookings at the Cork Jazz Festival in Ireland. The band were awarded the "John Dankworth Award For Ensemble" in the 1998 B.T. Jazz Awards, plus leader Derek Nash was voted one of the top five UK alto players at the same poll. In John Dankworth's own words " This award goes to a group which has over the years featured some of the very best players from the seemingly endless pot of talent constantly coming to the boil in British Jazz. Its leader is a fine arranger, a good organiser and a skilled showman as well as being a very presentable soloist himself. He has done a lot for young British Jazz and continues to do so - Derek Nash and his band SAX APPEAL".
Line up to be confirmed but likely to be:-
Derek Nash Alto Sax, Soprano Sax
Scott Garland Alto Sax, Soprano Sax
Gary Plumley Tenor Sax (Alto Sax)
Mornington Lockett Tenor Sax
Bob McKay Baritone Sax, Flute, Piccolo
Steve Hamilton Keyboards
Phil Mulford Bass
Mike Bradley Drums