KEVIN FIGES
"One of the most interesting emerging talents on the UK scene".Jazzwise
"This is poised, distinctive music".Jazz UK
"It's this combination of rich writing with an outstanding band that gives Figes's solo LP such distinction. " Independent on Sunday
'Figes is a gutsy but thoughtful saxophonist and a skilful composer. Overall, a lively, absorbing and attractively varied set from a fine band that should, given the evidence provided by this album, really deliver the goods live'. Vortex Jazz CD review
Musicians:
Kevin Figes Saxophones/flutes
Jim Blomfield Piano
Riaan Vosloo Bass
Tim Giles Drums
Venues played
Bristol (bebop,old duke,coronation tap), Cardiff (Dempseys, cafe jazz), Birmingham (symphony hall foyer), Stratford jazz club, London (606 club), Monmouth, Swindon, Sherbourne, Swanage, Teignmouth and Glastonbury festivals among others.
Other Groups and Projects
Keith Tippett's Tapestry (Portugal and canada) and radio 3 broadcast from Norwich festival
Resonation big band (player and composer for this 16 piece band)
Quarteto Bossa (flute and co-leader)
Groovy Thing with Mike Willox
Jim Blomfield's Latin Perspective and Septimbre
Dave Stapleton (depping at Pizza Express, Cheltenham and Coventry festivals)
Wales jazz composers orchestra
Sixtet
