Sam Dunn Quartet
Performers
Sam Dunn guitar
Dave O’Higgins tenor saxophone
Liam Dunachie Hammond organ
Dave Ohm drums
Jazz guitarist Sam Dunn leads an all-star quartet featuring saxophonist Dave O’Higgins, playing music from Blue Note’s legendary golden era of the ’50s and ’60s. Taking a deep dive into lesser-played music by artists such as Grant Green, Hank Mobley, Lee Morgan and Larry Young, fans of hard bop will love this band’s driving swing, propelled by Hammond organist Liam Dunachie and drummer Dave Ohm.
“Tasteful, melodic and acrobatic solos that well and truly impressed the jury!” London Jazz News
“Keep playing those right chord changes, you sound great!” George Wein, Newport(US) Jazz Festival
Duration: approx. 2 hours (incl. 30-minute break)
Ticket Information
Seated ticket: £5
Standing: free but ticketed
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