Simon Bates' Funk Explosion!
Simon Bates' Funk Explosion! at Midhurst Parish Church
Simon Bates' Funk Explosion! £25.00
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About the show
A highlight of last year's festival returns. West Sussex saxophonist Simon Bates (Van Morrison, Kylie Minogue, Elvis Costello, Jamie Cullum, Chaka Khan, Seal; musical director for Alexander Armstrong, Rick Astley and Bette Midler) leads a band of top session players: Dave Ital (guitar - Level 42, Tom Jones, Bryan Ferry), Rob Taggart (keys - Rick Astley, Katie Melua), Phil Mulford (bass - Lionel Richie, Beyonce, Annie Lennox) and Geoff Dunn (drums - Incognito, Van Morrison, Jimmy Page). Huge, funky energy and a world-class sound. Part of the Midhurst Jazz, Food & Blues Festival, 19-22 November 2026. Under 12s free and 12-17s £10 with an adult ticket.
Featuring - Simon Bates Jazz Quartet
Simon Bates is recognised as one of the country's leading jazz saxophonists and appears regularly at Ronnie Scott's, The Jazz Café, 606 club, The Bulls Head, and jazz clubs and festivals worldwide. He has performed with many of the jazz world's biggest stars including John Dankworth, Jamie Cullum, Peter Erskine, Don Weller, The Ronnie Scott's All Stars. Simon is joined by Dave Smith on guitar, Steve Thompson on bass and Alex Eberhard on drums.