Saxophonist Karen Sharp in Bay concert

Award-winning saxophonist Karen Sharp is appearing in Torquay this month.

Torbay music promoter Fougou Music is bringing Karen to the Livermead House Hotel on Saturday, November 19.

On tenor and baritone saxophones, Karen will be joined by local saxophonist Jade Gall to pay tribute to some of the most iconic double saxophone albums of the jazz age.

Karen's career took off when she was asked to join Humphrey Lyttelton's band with whom she toured the UK and Europe for four years.

During this period Karen also worked hard to establish her own band, recording the first of five albums under her own name and touring at festivals and jazz clubs.

She has also toured and recorded extensively as a 'side man' with some wonderful musicians that include Tina May, Nikki Iles, Esther Miller, Jeremy Pelt, Alan Barnes, John Dankworth and Jacquie Dankworth.

A busy and popular musician with an accessible yet distinctive style, Karen has won the tenor saxophone category of the British Jazz Awards on numerous occasions.

She tours regularly with her quartet and she plays with numerous larger ensembles including Robert Fowler's 'Gerry Mulligan Concert Jazz Band', Steve Waterman's Big Band and the Stan Tracey Big Band.

Tickets are available online at fougoumusic.com or call Fougou Music 07967 790 358.