Beyond Cantaloupe

Unitarian Church

 

£10 / £8

Led by Norwich's Simon Brown, Beyond Cantaloupe formed in 2012 to explore and celebrate the music of Herbie Hancock, focusing particularly on the music he recorded with the Blue Note label in the 1960s. This period encompasses well-known compositions such as ‘Watermelon Man’, ‘Cantaloupe Island’ and ‘Dolphin Dance’, but the band also bring to light less-frequently performed tunes such as ‘One Finger Snap’, ‘A Tribute To Someone’ and ‘Speak Like A Child’.

 

Each track has been carefully transcribed from the original recording, creating an authentic sound whilst leaving the performers freedom to improvise. Herbie’s material from this period readily provides a sophisticated yet accessible programme to appeal to most jazz enthusiasts, ranging from hard-swingers, through to ballads, blues and bossas.”

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Freddie Gavita (trumpet & flugelhorn)  

Kevin Flanagan (tenor sax)  

Simon Brown (piano)  

Rev. Andy Brown (bass)  

Russ Morgan (drums)