Rhythmic dexterity and group improvisation are hallmarks of the Elizabethan musical sound; Tenor Madness takes that as a springboard to blend Byrd’s music with their unique brand of cool, contemporary jazz.

David Gordon & Tenor Madness:The Other Bird: William Byrd± 400 years

A tribute to eye-popping English Elizabethan harpsichordist and improviser William Byrd in his 400th anniversary year.

Rhythmic dexterity and group improvisation are hallmarks of the Elizabethan musical sound; Tenor Madness takes that as a springboard to blend Byrd’s music with their unique brand of cool, contemporary jazz.

Piano meets bass, drums, harpsichord and viola da gamba in an Ornithological frenzy. Expect creativity to cut loose and feathers to fly.

Sandy Burnett - double bass

David Gordon - piano, harpsichord

Tom Hooper - drums, percussion

with special guest Jennifer Bliss Bennett - viola da gamba