"One of the tiny handful of undeniably perfect jazz musicians The Observer Saxophonist Art Themen has been an engaging and inventive presence on the British jazz circuit for over 60 years. This living legend has played in the bands of Alexis Korner and Stan Tracey as well as on recordings with Joe Cocker, Jack Bruce and even Bing Crosby. Recipient of a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Worshipful Company of Musicians and shortlisted for the Jazz Instrumentalist of the year in the recent Parliamentary Jazz Awards, he remains as brilliant and inimitable as ever, with his trio featuring organist Pete Whittaker, formerly of The Nigel Price Organ Trio, and drummer George Double who has worked as sideman to Shirley Bassey and Jack Jones. The bands groove-led re-imaginings of quirky curiosities from the jazz canon are a perfect vehicle for the twinkly mischief of this genuine grandee of British jazz and have delighted crowds at major London jazz venues including Ronnie Scotts, and across the UK. The Trios third album Live In Soho is released on Ubuntu Music and captures a magical night at PizzaExpressLive in Dean Street in August 2023. For tonights concert, the trio are joined by pianist Jim Watson. Jim is co-promoter of Jazz@Jubilee and has worked with Sting, the BBC Big Band, the BBCs Strictly band and of courseWet, Wet, Wet. "A perfectly melded unit... A masterclass in tenor technique" Jazz Journal"One of the most distinguished trios on Britain's scene today" Jazz Rag"the total performance a joy" Jazzwise Watch the trio in action here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EdANh6fOqvI