The Blackhawk

hard bop post-bop

Influences: Art Blakey, Horace Silver, Lee Morgan

The Blackhawk Quintet is a five-piece jazz group playing hard bop and post-bop, with the driving, swinging energy and horn-led front line associated with the Blue Note and Jazz Messengers tradition. The line-up is built around a front line of horns over a tight rhythm section, with bright melodies, fiery soloing and punchy arrangements. Expect a high-energy evening of classic-style jazz played with the precision and drive of a seasoned working band.

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Upcoming gigs

Sun 17 Jan — 20:00 — The Blackhawk Quintet at Pizza Express Jazz Club (tickets)