Alan Barnes
Alan Barnes at President Hotel, London
About the show
Join us for Friday Night Jazz at the Atrium Bar & Restaurant, President Hotel, Russell Square. On 13 November, we are delighted to present award-winning multi-instrumentalist Alan Barnes, accompanied by Soner Ersen (piano), Andy Cleyndert (bass), and Eric Ford (drums).
Alan Barnes is one of Britain's most celebrated jazz musicians, internationally renowned for his masterful performances on alto and baritone saxophones, as well as clarinet. A prolific recording artist, composer and arranger, he has enjoyed a distinguished career spanning more than four decades, earning widespread acclaim for his warm tone, effortless swing, and engaging stage presence. Equally at home in straight-ahead jazz and mainstream traditions, Alan has performed with many of the world's leading jazz artists, including Humphrey Lyttelton, Stan Tracey, John Dankworth, Kenny Davern, Scott Hamilton and Warren Vaché. His outstanding contribution to British jazz has been recognised with numerous honours, including multiple British Jazz Awards and the Parliamentary Jazz Award for Jazz Instrumentalist of the Year.
Together, they will present an evening of beautifully interpreted jazz standards, swinging grooves, and inspired improvisation, showcasing the exceptional artistry and musical rapport that have made Alan Barnes one of the UK's most admired jazz performers.
Featuring - Alan Barnes
A key figure on the British jazz scene since the late 1970s, Alan Barnes' strong tone, assured improvisations and imaginative arranging technique have marked him out as one of the country's top players, respected by both his audience and fellow players alike. Alan has broadcast regularly over a ten-year period with the BBC Big Band and Radio Orchestra.
He played on film and television soundtracks and jingles. In 2001 and 2006 Alan received the prestigious BBC Jazz Instrumentalist of the Year award.