First time at The Bear Club and kicking off the 2024 season in style, Sharp Little Bones is the house band of Peggy's Skylight in Nottingham, featuring bassist and composer Simon Paterson, drummer Andrew 'Woody' Wood, and keyboardist Paul Deats.
Joined by MOBO-nominated, multi-BBC Jazz and Parliamentary Jazz Awards winner Tony Kofi, they form a quartet of virtuosos playing compositions that reach deep within and far outside the jazz canon. Their sound has a fresh, contemporary appeal - an eclectic audio melting pot of jazz, funk, blues, bop and electronica.
Expect to hear catchy post-bop, beautiful sax and bass-led melodies, spacious ballads, spiritual energy, and expansive atmospheres, hard swingers, and groove-led pieces full of vibe. Within well-crafted, melodic writing and tight, rhythmical arrangements, there's freedom for expressive solos and intuitive, group-led improvisation. Their debut album, Sharp Little Bones (Volumes I & II), was released in 2023 on the Ubuntu Music record label.
Featuring Tony Kofi (tenor saxophone), Simon Paterson (upright and electric bass), Paul Deats (electric piano) and Andrew Wood (drums).
“The music and sound immediately felt unique, and the band’s performance got the crowd whooping. The audience demanded more… this night was a pleasure to behold”
“Contemporary jazz sounds that reach back to the standards era but remain resolutely modern in feel. It’s a tricky balancing act, but this band pulls it off; a sumptuous treat, well worth a listen”
“Passionate… superb… heartfelt”
Doors 7pm / Music 8.30pm / Tickets £16 / £10 for members
All seating/tables are first come first served.