The Brandon Allen Quartet is a new group that performs contemporary arrangements of standard repertoire, jazz classics (Coltrane, Shorter, Henderson, Rollins, Mobley) and original compositions. The longstanding musical partnership of saxophonist Brandon Allen and pianist Tim Lapthorn is once again at the core of this project.
“Rock-solid and exciting performances capturing the essence of the classic jazz quartet at its finest.”
London Jazz News
The addition of Jeremy Brown (bass) and Chris Higginbottom (drums) has proved to be a potent mix, the group creating an explosive blend of melodic improvisation, heavy swing and emotional freedom and spontaneity.
The music is influenced by Stan Getz and some of his later collaborations, Wayne Shorter’s Bluenote albums and late quartet, The John Coltrane Quartet, swing, bop, brazilian music, the experience of life right now…
Brandon Allen (saxophone)
Tim Lapthorn (piano)
Jeremy Brown (bass)
Chris Higginbottom (drums)