German pianist and composer Hans Koller joins forces with double bassist Calum Gourlay, fellow founder of the Monk repertoire band Thelonious, and the unique saxophone virtuoso and Bear Club favourite Tony Kofi, renowned for knowing the entire Monk book by heart.
The amazing young drummer Noah Ojumu completes this quartet celebrating the music of Thelonious Monk, exploring lesser-known compositions and offering their own fresh take on this iconic, timeless music.
Hans has resided in London since 1991, creating a substantial body of over seventy original compositions, captured across sixteen critically acclaimed albums.
His works have been performed, interpreted, and documented in collaboration with the leading lights of contemporary jazz such as Bill Frisell and Steve Swallow; pioneers of the early avant-garde, including Steve Lacy, Alexander von Schlippenbach, and Evan Parker; and genre-defining composers and improvisers like Bob Brookmeyer, Mike Gibbs, and Kenny Wheeler.
“Koller is an artist steeped in tradition but with a distinct voice of his own”
“Passionate… superb… heartfelt!”
“The brilliance of Gourlay’s playing is manifestly apparent”
“Koller is simply one of the UK’s most individual voices, both as a composer and pianist”
Doors 7pm / Music 8.30pm / Tickets £16 / £10 for members
All seating/tables are first-come, first-served.