Andrew Bain International Project

Jon Irabagon (Saxes), George Colligan (Piano), Michael Janisch (Bass), Andrew Bain (Drums)

Andrew Bain is one of the premier drummer/composers in the UK and will be embarking on his first nationwide tour with UK heavyweight pianist George Colligan (Jack DeJohnette, Christian McBride), Thelonious Monk Competition winner Jon Irabagon (Dave Douglas, Barry Altschul) on saxophone and Michael Janisch (Lee Konitz, Joe Lovano) on the bass.

This trans-Atlantic project will aim to capture the excitement and energy of New York City - where all have lived. Especially exciting is the fact that both George and Jon have not toured the UK jazz circuit in any large capacity.
This is another scintillating outfit from the ‘Michael Janisch stable’ and promises to be one of the best so far.

Andrew Bain is one of the leading performers and educators in the UK. A graduate of the Guildhall School of Music & Drama and Winner of the BBC Big Band Drummer, he has performed with Wynton Marsalis, Natalie Cole, Kenny Wheeler, Randy Brecker, Dave Liebman, Bob Mintzer, John Taylor, Jason Rebello, Jean Toussaint, Stan Sulzmann, and was a member of Jacqui Dankworth's band (2007-8) recording with the late Sir John Dankworth in 2008.

Irabagon was the winner of the 2008 Thelonious Monk Saxophone Competition, he has since topped both the Rising Star Alto Saxophone and the Rising Star Tenor Saxophone categories in the Downbeat Magazine Critics' Poll and been named one of Time Out New York's 25 New York City Jazz Icons.

Colligan is highly in demand as a sideman, having worked with players like Cassandra Wilson, Don Byron, Buster Williams, and Lonnie Plaxico, both on the bandstand and in recording sessions (appearing on over 100 CDs).

He has released 24 recordings full of his intelligent writing and impressive technique. His latest CD on the Origin Label is called "The Endless Mysteries" and features Larry Grenadier and Jack DeJohnette.

Top stuff not to be missed, booking early is suggested.