Pianist/composer Hans Koller joins forces with double bassist Calum Gourlay, fellow founder of the Monk repertoire band Thelonious, and with the unique saxophone virtuoso (and Bear Club regular) Tony Kofi, who is himself renowned for knowing the entire Monk book by heart.
The amazing new young drummer Noah Ojumu completes this quartet celebrating the music of Thelonious Monk, exploring some of the lesser known compositions, and offering their own take on this iconic, timeless music.
German pianist and composer Hans Koller resident in London since 1991, has created a substantial body of over 70 original compositions, recorded in sixteen critically acclaimed albums. His works have been performed, interpreted and/or documented in collaboration with many of the leading lights of contemporary jazz such Bill Frisell, and Steve Swallow, with the pioneers of the early avant-garde such as Steve Lacy, Alexander von Schlippenbach and Evan Parker, and with the genre-defining, ground-breaking composers/improvisers Bob Brookmeyer, Mike Gibbs, and Kenny Wheeler.
He was described by Chris Parker as “simply one of the UK’s most individual voices, both as a composer and pianist”.
“Koller…an artist steeped in tradition but with a distinct voice of his own”
“Passionate… superb… heartfelt !”
“the brilliance of the playing is manifestly apparent.”
Doors 7pm / Music 8pm / Tickets £16/ £10 for Members
All seating/tables are first come first served.