John Altman

hard bop swing contemporary jazz

Influences: Ronnie Scott, Oscar Peterson, Ben Webster

John Altman is a British saxophonist, clarinettist and arranger who leads a group of friends in mainstream, swing-leaning jazz with a warm, melodic tone. His long career spans session work, film and television scoring, and bandleading in the London club circuit. Expect polished standards and original arrangements delivered with easy, experienced swing.

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Upcoming gigs

Thu 29 Oct — 20:00 — John Altman & Friends at Pizza Express Jazz Club (tickets)