Art Themen

Consultant surgeon and notable tenor saxophonist - a veritable Doctor Jazz! Art was involved in the early British blues movement and was a member of Michael Garrick and Graham Collier's bands in the '60s and '70s.

'Themen's fervent phrasing recalled earlier styles, old-time swing coated with a contemporary gloss' (London Jazz News).

Swing jazz pianist/organist who lists Jimmy McGriff, Jimmy Smith and Jack McDuff among his influences.