A
gig
held at The Canteen
on Thursday 7th July. The event starts at 22:00.
Benjy Sandler is a 22-year-old saxophonist and composer from North London. Currently studying at the University of Bristol, he is due to start a Master in Performance at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama from next year. He has collaborated with a wide range of UK- and France-based artists, including Kielan Sheard, Leonard Maassen, Toussaint Guerre, Karl Moussavou, jazz-rap group Neo Arc, and many others. His influences include John Coltrane, Soweto Kinch, Lynn Cassiers, Evan Parker and Fred Anderson.
“A bright new name to watch out for” - Marlbank
“Sandler’s sound is characterised by a warm, lush tone with an elegant vibrato…[he] demonstrates an effortless fluidity with a sophisticated approach to improvisation.” - Epigram