Return to Langtoun Jazz for popular trumpet star

Colin Steele and Martin Kershaw bring some 1950’s Californian cool to Kirkcaldy Old Kirk

Langtoun Jazz continues its Autumn programme with a welcome return from trumpeter Colin Steele, this time in partnership with acclaimed saxophonist Martin Kershaw, on Saturday 7 November at 8.00 pm in Kirkcaldy Old Kirk.

Trumpeter Colin Steele has been described as the Sibelius of Scotland. His music is a joyous celebration of Scottish melody and rhythm, liberated and enhanced by the spirit, sophistication and technique of jazz.

Martin Kershaw has been a central figure on the vibrant Scottish jazz scene for some 20 years, in constant demand as a performer, composer/arranger and educator.

Colin and Martin are long-standing collaborators in a quintet presenting tributes to some of the greats of modern jazz at all the leading Scottish jazz festivals as well as the Edinburgh Fringe. For this concert, they bring the sunshine sounds from the giants of the 1950s West Coast cool school to Kirkcaldy

The quintet is completed by Dave Milligan on piano, bassist Brian Shiels, and Chicago-born drummer Max Popp.

Langtoun Jazz Chair Grace Black said

“Colin is always a welcome and popular visitor to Kirkcaldy whatever style he may be playing. His ability to interpret the great trumpeters, from Louis Armstrong to Miles Davis, and for this concert Chet Baker, is second to none. Martin is an exceptional saxophonist, and it will be a joy to hear his take on the wonderful Stan Getz, who amongst many achievements popularised Bossa Nova in the 1960’s with Joao Gilberto.”

The concert takes place in Kirkcaldy Old Kirk on Saturday 7 November.

Doors open 7.30 for 8.00, and audience members are welcome to bring their own refreshments. Tickets costing £14 plus booking fee can be booked in advance via the links on the Langtoun Jazz website www.langtounjazz.co.uk.

Tickets for unreserved seating will be available on the door and can also be reserved for collection on the night via info@langtounjazz.co.uk. Tickets on the door cost £15.