Jazz at Progress: The Jazz Champions

The Jazz Champions: Alan Barnes, Simon Allen reeds, Dave Newton piano, Andy Cleyndert bass, Clark Tracey drums

Multi-award-winning drummer, composer, bandleader,  educator and promoter Clark Tracey has assembled this special line-up of Jazz Champions to commemorate the compositions of his father Stan Tracey - the 'Godfather of British jazz', along with other jazz favourites.

Drawn from the Pantheon of great  British musicians with whom Clark has been associated for many years , the Jazz Champions will present an evening of glorious, life-affirming music. Can you think of a better way to start 2025?

'Tracey is a world-class musician whose mature and distinctive artistry - his own 'snap-crackle' - is up there with the likes of Philly Joe Joes and Roy Haynes.' (Jazz Journal 2024)

Jazz at Progress would like to thank Hickies Music Store of Reading & Tiverton for the hire of a Yamaha piano for this event.