Peter King - Special Tribute And Benefit Night Jazz Legends Series At Pizzaexpress at PizzaExpress Jazz Club Soho

77 years old this year and still dazzling audiences with his spontaneity, sensational swing, beauteous melodic sense and awesome virtuosity. Peter King is a national treasure. He is without doubt one of the greatest alto sax players in the world and one the greatest musicians to have emerged from the UK. He has often been compared to Charlie Parker but is very much his own man. He is the original blueprint of what it means to be a jazz musician. He does not hide behind complex arrangements and musical devices but rather soars over changes playing pure melody with the excitement of a hurricane and imbues every note with passion and vitality....

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77 years old this year and still dazzling audiences with his spontaneity, sensational swing, beauteous melodic sense and awesome virtuosity. Peter King is a national treasure. He is without doubt one of the greatest alto sax players in the world and one the greatest musicians to have emerged from the UK. He has often been compared to Charlie Parker but is very much his own man. He is the original blueprint of what it means to be a jazz musician. He does not hide behind complex arrangements and musical devices but rather soars over changes playing pure melody with the excitement of a hurricane and imbues every note with passion and vitality.

All proceeds from the night's performance will go towards Peter's medical care and expenses. Please come and show your support for one of the last living legends of this music.

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