Doors 7:45 PM, Music 8:30 PM – 2 set(s) of music
Line-up:
Jonny Mansfield – Vibraphone
Will Barry – Piano
Will Sach – Double bass
Luke McCarthy – Drum kit
About
Vibraphonist, composer and winner of the prestigious Kenny Wheeler Jazz Prize, Jonny Mansfield is regarded as one of the UK’s outstanding young jazz talents. Expect superb musicianship, exhilarating collective interplay and dazzling solos.
“It’s the empathy and mutual understanding of the quartet that really shines through… Really outstanding” – Eddie Myers, Jazzwise 4* review of Jonny Mansfield: Quartet! Live At Pizza Express
Huddersfield born Jonny Mansfield has worked with the likes of Chris Potter, Nikki Iles, Stan Sulzmann, Kit Downes, Jim Hart and Ivo Neame. Nominated for an Ivor Novello and a Parliamentary Jazz Award he has been involved in projects such as Byron Wallen’s ‘Hurricane Bells,’ performances with Emma Rawicz and collaboration with Empirical for their recent album & tour with Jason Rebello. In 2019 Jonny released his debut album with his 11-piece ensemble Elftet. He launched the label Resonant Postcards under which he released his second album ‘The Air in Front of You’ and his most recent ‘Quartet! Live At Pizza Express’.
“Really beautiful music” – Jorge Rossy
“A musical vision beyond his years” – Evan Parker