Simon Woolf Quintet: Tribute to Benny "King" Carter
Simon Woolf Quintet: Tribute to Benny "King" Carter
Thu 17 Nov 2022
Glorious band pays tribute to Jazz legend Benny "King" Carter.
Bennett Lester Carter (August 8, 1907 – July 12, 2003) was an American jazz saxophonist, clarinettist, trumpeter, composer, arranger, and bandleader. In the 20s Carter provided arrangements for Fletcher Henderson that were pivotal in shaping the music of the swing era. He remained active well into his 90s and was nominated for eight Grammy Awards including a Lifetime Achievement Award.
Geoff Simkins - alto saxophone
Martin Shaw - trumpet
Simon Woolf - piano
Matyas Hofecker - double-bass
Joe Dessauer - drums
Simon Woolf made his debut on the London stage as a boy soprano appearing and recording alongside Joan Sutherland, Janet Baker and Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau. While studying Music at York University under Wilfred Mellors he moved down a few octaves fulfilling a childhood ambition by taking up the double bass. Known for his lyrical solos he has in recent years toured with such leading American soloists as Harry Allen, Howard Alden, Chris Cheek and Grant Stewart. These days he is more often found at the piano and it is here you will see him for tonight’s concert for which he has also provided arrangements and the occasional composition.
Bennett Lester Carter (August 8, 1907 – July 12, 2003) was an American jazz saxophonist, clarinettist, trumpeter, composer, arranger, and bandleader. In the 20s Carter provided arrangements for Fletcher Henderson that were pivotal in shaping the music of the swing era. He remained active well into his 90s and was nominated for eight Grammy Awards including a Lifetime Achievement Award.
Geoff Simkins - alto saxophone
Martin Shaw - trumpet
Simon Woolf - piano
Matyas Hofecker - double-bass
Joe Dessauer - drums
Simon Woolf made his debut on the London stage as a boy soprano appearing and recording alongside Joan Sutherland, Janet Baker and Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau. While studying Music at York University under Wilfred Mellors he moved down a few octaves fulfilling a childhood ambition by taking up the double bass. Known for his lyrical solos he has in recent years toured with such leading American soloists as Harry Allen, Howard Alden, Chris Cheek and Grant Stewart. These days he is more often found at the piano and it is here you will see him for tonight’s concert for which he has also provided arrangements and the occasional composition.
