Sat 6th March 2010, Doors 8:00pm Concert 8:30pm DENYS BAPTISTE QUARTET Lakeside Theatre, University of Essex Mercury/MOBO award-winning saxophone colossus Denys Baptiste is an exceptionally gifted composer, adept at drawing audiences in and taking them on enthralling musical journeys. Melodic, free-flowing, contemporary compositions emerge from the continuous metamorphosis of the artist’s thoughts providing the perfect setting for the fiery solo improvisations, and tight ensemble playing of this formidable, highly intuitive band.   Here Baptiste returns to classic quartet format, presenting a new set which is by far his most progressive to date and yet which remains entirely accessible, referencing the many cultural impressions and expressions of Europe, North America and the Caribbean which have come to define him. Featuring Denys Baptiste (tenor/soprano saxophones); Andrew McCormack (piano); Gary Crosby (double bass); Rod Youngs (drums). “Incandescent.”  The Guardian “Quite magnificent.”  BBC Music Magazine “Baptiste secures his place in a distinguished line of African and African-Caribbean musicians crucial to the evolution of British jazz since the 1950s.”  Downbeat www.denysbaptiste.com www.myspace.com/denysbaptiste ________________________________________________________ Booking information: Ticket Hotline: 01206 573948 Book Online: www.mercurytheatre.co.uk/artson5 In person: University Gallery Monday – Friday 11 – 5, Saturday 12 – 4 Tickets Full: £10.00, Concs: £7.00 << BACK TO WHAT'S ON << HOME