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The Craig Scott Quintet

He is one of Australia’s leading and in-demand bassists, with a colourful history going back some 30 years. His Jazz associations encompass a real who’s who of local, national and international players.

The band was formed in 2007 and John Shand (SMH) succinctly sums them up ‘…the bassist Craig Scott, led a cross-generational band, including long-time colleague Warwick Alder on trumpet, and budding stars Tim Fisher (piano) and Tim Firth (drums). Amid the sizzling hard-bop Alder showed how good he is at soft contours and gentle lines (Soul Eyes), as well as his trademark scything, hurtling solos’. The versatile and talented Paul Cutlan (saxophones) adds great zest and colour.

This is a delightful blend of youth and experience. You can look forward with anticipation to a program of exciting modern music drawing on hard bop, gentle ballads and a sprinkling of Jazz standards.

 

The Craig Scott Quintet is performing on these dates: