Party: Partisans

Party: Partisans

"Partisans were the highlight of the festival, jazz that makes you blink in its glare* - John Fordham,

Phil Robson guitar, Julian Seigal sax, Thaddeus Kelly bass, Gene Calderazzo drums

Partisans can rightfully be cited as the godfathers of the new wave of Brit-Jazz. Since their formation in 1996 , they have always embraced Coltrane, electric Miles and Hendrix in equal measure, and countless points in between. It's an approach that's helped lay the foundation for the sort of cross-pollination of genres that many now take for granted in forward-looking jazz.
Julian Siegel is one of the premier saxophonists of his generation in the UK and Europe. His awards include Best Instrumenalist" from the BBC.
Phil Robson is a seminal figure in contemporary British music. His awards include Jazz Musician of the Year in the Parliamentary Jazz Awards.
Thad Kelly has played on most continents over the past 25 years, with the likes of an Shaw, Claire Martin and Jackie Dankworth, Orquestra Mahatma and Billy Jenkins.
"Gene Calderazzo's time and energy creates an excitement similar to a young Tony Williams, a drummer with forward gears" - Stan Sulzman, Musician Magazine

"Restless, almost reckless energy* delirious listening* consistently thrilling." - BBC Music Magazine