Jazz Samba: Celebrating the Groundbreaking Stan Getz/Charlie Byrd Recording

Featuring a quartet of top-flight UK musicians, Jazz Samba spotlights Stan Getz and Charlie Byrd’s groundbreaking 1962 recording.

The first-ever fully fledged bossa nova album recorded by American jazz musicians, Jazz Samba is a classic LP from the era and features in the book 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die! A huge commercial success, it topped the LP chart upon its release and signalled the beginning of the bossa nova craze in America.

Notable tunes included the hit Desafinado and One Note Samba, both composed by Antonio Carlos Jobim.

Come and soak up the laidback vibe!

MARK CROOKS: A member of the Back To Basie Orchestra, and the John Wilson Orchestra, Mark has released three highly-acclaimed albums to date (including Stan [Getz], with pianist Chris Ingham). He has also worked on various projects, including Salud! Tom Jobim with vocalist Georgia Mancio, and Jazz At The Movies featuring Joanna Eden.

NIGEL PRICE: Citing his early influences as Wes Montgomery, Joe Pass, John McLaughlin and the Mahavishnu Orchestra, Nigel has played on more than 50 albums, including five as leader. He spent 10 years with Acid Jazz outfit The Filthy Six, and was a member of the James Taylor Quartet for three years. He won a Parliamentary Jazz Award in 2010 for Best Jazz Ensemble, and a British Jazz Award in 2016 for Best Guitarist.

JOHN CERVANTES: John's playing has strong roots in the swinging jazz tradition, inspired by masters such as Oscar Peterson, Kenny Barron, Mulgrew Miller, and Benny Green. However, he also incorporates classical and World Music influences into his own compositions.

MARIANNE WINDHAM: Founder of the hugely successful Guildford Jazz, Marianne is a highly respected and in-demand player. She only took up playing professionally at the start of 2011, leaving behind a career as director of a software consultancy to pursue a passion for playing the bass.

DEMI GARCÍA SABAT: Originally from Barcelona but now based in London, Demi studied at the Barcelona Conservatory of Music and the London College of Music. He is an exceptionally versatile percussionist who also performs with various jazz, Latin, and Arabic groups and artists around the UK and Europe, such as guitarist Nicolas Meier's World Group and cellist Shirley Smart.

Mark Crooks (Tenor Saxophone) Nigel Price (Guitar) Marianne Windham (Double Bass) Demi Garcia Sabat (Drums)