Matt Wates Sextet
Organised by : Chichester Jazz Club
https://chichesterjazzclub.co.uk/events/202425/matt-wates-sextet/
Matt Wates Alto Sax
Martin Shaw Trumpet
Andy Panayi Tenor Sax
Leon Greening Piano
Malcolm Creese Double Bass
Matt Home Drums
Matt Wates has led, composed and arranged for his Sextet for the past thirty years. He has always ensured that the musicians he invites to join him are amongst the finest in the UK just see the list above! It's no wonder that his sextet is popular throughout Europe and has released a dozen or so recordings, the last - "Ballad for Steve" a tribute to Steve Main, a longtime colleague and band member.
The Sextet plays an infectious blend of "Jazz Messengers" bebop and West Coast cool, but in a way that is inspired by the past rather than replicating it. They have a melodic style and their repertoire is a mix of classic jazz standards and beautifully arranged originals.
The Pallant Suite
Masonic Hall
7 South Pallant
Chichester
West Sussex
PO19 1SY