Festa: Phil Hopkins' Toots Thielmans Tribute

Festa: Phil Hopkins' Toots Thielmans Tribute

A timely homage to perhaps the greatest jazz chromatic harmonica player who died last year. Think of the Midnight Cowboy theme and you have starting point for this gig.

Phil Hopkins harmonica, Jonathan Gee piano, Martin France drums, John Paricelli guitar, Paul Morgan bass

Phil Hopkins is a harmonica player and percussionist who has performed in many different settings including the Globe (as musical director). He has been the featured harmonica soloist for major West End productions and on many TV, film and recording sessions performing in many different styles.

Phil's brilliant quintet is composed of good friends of the club. We haven't seen Jonathan Gee's fine pianism in far too long. John Paricelli was a Loose Tubes founder. Paul Morgan's phenomenal technique and intonation (and individual sound) is alway welcome. Professor Martin France is our superb drummer for the night.

The concert features music from Toots' collaborations with the greats of Jazz and Latin such as Charlie Parker, Benny Goodman, Quincy Jones, Bill Evans and more.