Courtney Pine Bechet

Courtney will be presenting a special new project - TRANSITION IN TRADITION - A Tribute to Sidney Bechet at selected UK venues

"Why Bechet? Why not? He was the first jazz saxophonist star and I believe jazz icons like this should never be forgotten" Courtney Pine 2007

This legendary New Orleans Saxophonist first inspired Courtney back in the early 80's when he first heard Sidney playing the standard 'Summertime'. After researching he discovered that sometime in the 20's Bechet travelled and found a silver soprano saxophone in a London store, Sidney bought the horn and the rest is history. By reflecting on the tremendous legacy of this inspirational virtuoso, Courtney Pine is hoping to reflect on 'Transition in Tradition', in other words - the legacy of jazz is an on-going, ever developing art.

Transition in Tradition line-up:
ALEX WILSON - PIANO
OMAR PUENTE - ELECTRIC VIOLIN
ROBERT FORDJOUR - DRUMS
CAMERON PIERRE - GUITAR
DARREN TAYLOR - BASS
COURTNEY PINE - SAXOPHONES

Transition in Tradition Live Show dates:

APRIL
Wednesday 30th
Cheltenham Jazz Festival - Bechet Project
Box office: 01242 227979
www.cheletenhamfestivals.com

MAY
Wednesday 28th
Perth Festival, Scotland - Bechet Project
Box office: 0845 613 6330
www.perthfestival.co.uk

See LIVE pages for dates and venues of all live show as tickets go on sale over the coming weeks.

Worldwide concert bookings and management: Nikki Neave for Collaboration
t: 01273 730744
e: nikki@collaborationuk.com