Performing on
Saturday 3 May, 7.30pm
at Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham

Band line-up...
Iain Ballamy saxophone
Staffen Svensson trumpet
John Parricelli guitar
Palle Danielsson double bass
Peter Danemo drums

HSBC Cheltenham Jazz Festival
29 April - 5 May 2008

Iain Ballamy's Alias

Iain Ballamy returns to Cheltenham with an inspiring and exciting new Anglo-Swedish quintet, co-led with drummer and composer Peter Danemo. Iain has proved himself to be a dazzling soloist and versatile composer drawing effortlessly from a wide range of musical influences. This performance will premiere Ballamy's new Jerwood Jazz Generation commission.

Press reviews and comments

'A major international saxophone voice'
The Times

What makes Iain Ballamy part of our Jerwood Jazz Generation?

'Iain is undoubtedly a key composer and saxophonist in Britain who has a growing reputation in Europe, especially Scandinavia. He has recently received a Paul Hamlyn Foundation composer award and he is presenting an exciting new Jerwood commission with this Anglo-Swedish band.'
Tony Dudley-Evans

Where have you seen him before?

Iain was part of the first generation of Jerwood Rising Stars in 2002 when he performed a new commission with his band Anorak.

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