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Mark Nightingale & Callum Au

The Sound of J&K

PizzaExpress Jazz Club (Soho)

Featuring Mark Nightingale and Callum Au, two of the major award- winning forces in British jazz trombone playing today, this line-up is reminiscent of the fabulous melodic swinging groups of the 1950’s and 60’s led by J.J. Johnson and Kai Winding. The pairing of two jazz musicians has, only rarely created a unique and pleasing sound that becomes instantly recognisable, achieving long-lasting acclaim from fans and critics alike.

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“It was such a treat to hear two of the UK’s best trombonists play in the style of the classic J&K band. The harmonies and counter melodies were brilliant and the solos very exciting – there’s an obvious synergy in the band too. Well worth booking!”

Ian Pennicott, Director Teignmouth Jazz Festival

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When in 1945 J.J. Johnson and Kai Winding paired up for a new quintet there were those who though a two-trombone front-line simply wouldn’t work. How wrong they were!

The Jay and Kai quintet was an instant hit. Over many subsequent years right through until 1983, this duo produced a wealth of recorded material than stands the test.

The repertoire of music being performed in this Dean Street concert, by Mark Nightingale and Callum Au, includes some J&K classics as well as other standards and originals given the uniquely refreshing and appealing two-trombone treatment.

It’s a jazz trombone tour-de-force that will have your toes tapping and your face smiling!

Band Line Up

Mark Nightingale (trombone)

Callum Au (trombone)

Graham Harvey (piano)

Alec Dankworth (double bass)