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TRIO
TRIO Featuring:
Dave Cliff - Guitar; Alec Dankworth - Double Bass; John Critchinson - Piano
Formed in 2007 for a gig in Swindon, Trio have performed successful dates at Brecon Jazz Festival, Ronnie Scott's, Wavendon - Summer Jazz etc., and they have a regular monthly date at the 606 Club London.
The music is Jazz Originals and Standards bringing a modern slant to this tried and respected format. The interplay of the instruments is visibly exciting and produces solid time combined with swinging and melodic jazz lines.
Dave Cliff
One of UKs leading Guitarists; Many recordings on the Zephyr label with a plethora of International Jazz Artists; played at Lee Konitz's 75th birthday at Q.E.Hall and with Lincoln Center Jazz Orch. playing music of Benny Goodman at Barbican.
Alec Dankworth
Superior Jazz pedigree and Bass playing talent. Studied at Berklee; member of the Dave Brubeck Quartet; many tours with International Jazz artists and his own Groups - currently Spanish Accents.
John Critchinson
Gained recognition from his work with Ronnie Scott's groups and at Ronnie's Club. Now works regularly with Art Themen and the 3 Tenors Band, and co-leads a quartet with vocalist Jacqui Hicks and is also a member of the Simon Spillett Quartet.
Their first CD is planned for Autumn 2009. Any promoters looking in - WE ARE AVAILABLE- Please email!