Rising stars come no brighter than saxophonist Tom Smith, praised by such jazz supremos as Django Bates (‘So passionate, punchy and joyful’), Jason Yarde (‘fantastic sound’) and Soweto Kinch (‘technically outstanding … and punchy, soulful tone’). He’s played venues as different as the Royal Albert Hall and Pizza Express, and having sold out multiple shows at Ronnie Scott’s, there is quite a buzz around him and his various line-ups: we love his septet which brings together some of the most talented young jazz musicians in the UK to play a bluesy, joyful, exciting and super-entertaining set.They’ll be playing the music from his new big band album ‘A Year In The Life’ (Fey Moose Records), described by Jazzwise as ‘A triumph of musical ambition and individual artistry…bursting with collective energy and vitality.’
[To avoid confusion, please note that Tom Smith is not Tommy Smith of the Scottish National Jazz Orchestra]
