8.30 - 11.00pm
£6 on the door
Familiar
to us all as the accomplished leader of his astonishing big band, as
well as a prolific composer for the movies, television and commercials,
tonight John Altman lays down his baton to front a small group. An Emmy
and BAFTA winning composer, John began his musical journey at age 3 with
Judy Garland at the London Palladium. Commencing his recording and live
career as an in-demand saxophonist in the late 60s he has performed
with many of the major figures in music over the last few decades
including Jimi Hendrix, Bob Marley, Muddy Waters, Nick Drake, Eric
Clapton, Sting, Phil Collins, Jimmy Page, Little Richard and Van
Morrison, also jazz giants Al Cohn, Jimmy Heath, Chet Baker, Bud Freeman
and Joe Newman.
8.30 - 11.00pm
