TWO SETS: Leo Richardson and Dill Katz

8:00PM LEO RICHARDSON The son of veteran bass player Jim Richardson, saxophonist Leo Richardson’s musical talent was recognised in 2009 with a scholarship to Trinity College of Music. Since graduating in 2013, when he received the prestigious Jazz Achievement Award, Leo has rapidly established a reputation as one of London’s most talented young sax players. From venues including The Royal Albert Hall and Glastonbury to performances with Gregory Porter, The BBC Proms, Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Orchestra, The Heliocentrics, Jim Mullen and Theo Jackson, Leo has demonstrated a impressive mastery of his instrument that has created considerable demand, whether in straight ahead modern jazz settings or edgier, crossover contemporary jazz domains. Tonight Leo is bringing his great hard-bop quintet to the Club, featuring the beautifully melodic trumpet of Quentin Collins, accompanied by Rick Simpson (piano), Mark Lewandowski (bass) and Ed Richardson (drums), performing classics from the likes of Horace Silver, Joe Henderson and Cedar Walton. An exciting new presence on the UK jazz scene.

“a sax player capable of projecting to audiences in the manner of Joshua Redman” London Jazz News

9:45PM DILL KATZ is appearing later with his regular quartet, playing the more contemporary side of the spectrum. Dill, frequently referred to as a “bass legend”, is one of the most experienced players on the scene today, having pioneered the use of the fretless bass in the mid sixties, and whose work includes stints with Ian Carr’s “Nucleus”, Barbara Thompson’s band “Paraphernalia” and Afro/Jazz band “District Six”. This gig also features the excellent guitar playing of Leon Stenning.

“Superior jazz-rock quartet led by ex-Nucleus electric bassist Katz” Time Out