London jazz star brings acclaimed tour to Torbay

A jazz saxophonist from London will perform his critically acclaimed concert in Torquay later this month. 

Sam Braysher will bring the tour of his new album to Fougou Jazz at the Livermead Cliff Hotel on Torquay’s seafront at 8pm on Wednesday, February 19.

Braysher has been praised for his warm, delicate sound, deep knowledge of the standard repertoire, and thoughtful approach to improvisation.

His latest album explores the music of Kurt Weill, the German-American composer whose work sits at the crossroads of European classical music, jazz, opera, and American musical theatre.

Kurt Weill is best known for musical pieces such as "Mack the Knife," "My Ship," and "September Song".

The young alto saxophonist is joined by an all-star rhythm section: award-winning Scottish double bassist Andrew Robb (Julian Joseph, Alan Benzie Trio) and ultra-swinging drummer Steve Brown (Barry Harris, Scott Hamilton Quartet).

The trio plays fun, swinging arrangements of items from the American and jazz canon, including compositions by the likes of George Gershwin, Rodgers & Hammerstein, and Carlos Antonio Jobim.

Braysher received widespread acclaim for the two albums released previously under his own name, both of which feature renowned international collaborators.

Golden Earrings, with New York pianist Michael Kanan, was described as “delightful and surprising” by Dave Gelly in the Observer, while his recent trio album with Jorge Rossy (Brad Mehldau Trio) and Tom Farmer was praised in Jazzwise as “a triumph of intelligence and sentiment”.

Adult tickets are £14 and can be purchased at https://fougoumusic.com/fougoujazz/sam-braisher-trio/