Deep classic jazz and hardbop with a modern twist from much loved UK sax and flute star. Recently signed to Gondwana Records, expect Chip’s trademark funky sounds, drawing on fresh influences from the the deep jazz of the legendary Strata East and Black Jazz recordings of the early 70s alongside nods to the classic British jazz sounds of Tubby Hayes. Expect firing tenor and vibraphone with deep soulful, spiritual jazz flute and deep Lonnie Liston Smith covers form his recent Astral Travelling EP.
The Line up:
Chip Wickham – Saxophone & FlutesJessica Lauren – Piano/Rhodes (Freestyle Records/ Acid Jazz Legend)Simon ‘Sneaky’ Houghton – Double Bass (Jazzanova/Fingathing)Antonio Pax – Drums