Ed Bentley's Afro Jazz Express
Ed Bentley's Afro Jazz Express at 606 Club, London
About the show
Ghanaian-born musician Ed Bentley has been resident in the UK since the early 70’s and has carved an illustrious career on the international jazz scene as a fine pianist and organist. His fluent “hard bop” influenced playing has been heard alongside the likes of Deniece Williams, Irene Reed (from the Count Basie Band), Percy Sledge and Bobby Watson and boasts a stellar fan base including Sir Paul McCartney, Joe Sample and the late Tony Bennett. With 7 albums to his name including “Magic Night” and “Bolla, Keyboard Blues” he has performed with his band at the likes of Ronnie Scott’s, The Jazz Cafe and the Royal Festival Hall as well as clubs and festivals around Europe. His work with leading international artists has taken him to Australia, the Far East and Africa as well as the USA. Tonight he brings to the Club his latest project “Afro-Jazz Express” performing music he describes as “Afro Cross Rhythms with Jazz improvisations & Blues influences”. Also featuring Dave Priseman-trumpet, Sam Dunn-guitar & Richard Bailey-drums.
“[Bentley] is a player's player, meaty rather than flashy... he doesn't need to bluff” Evening Standard; “Highly Recommended, best gig in town” Guardian
Featuring - Ed Bentley
US-born Ed Bentley has been resident in the UK since the early 70's and has carved an illustrious career on the international jazz scene as a fine pianist and organist. His fluent "hard bop" influenced playing has been heard alongside the likes of Deniece Williams, Irene Reed (from the Count Basie Band), Percy Sledge and Bobby Watson and boasts a stellar fan base including Sir Paul McCartney, Joe Sample and Tony Bennett.