Ginger Baker's Jazz Confusion
Thu 20 Sep 7.30pm
Theatre £22.50 (£20) + booking fee
Legendary rock drummer Ginger Baker, renowned for his work with Cream and Blind Faith, is returning to the UK for a jazz fusion tour. Teaming up with tenor saxophonist Pee Wee Ellis, bassist Alec Dankworth, and African percussionist Abass Dodoo, the quartet will be performing as ‘Ginger Baker’s Jazz Confusion’.
Ginger Baker’s recognition as a drummer began during the Graham Bond Organisation in the early sixties. The band toured with The Who, The Troggs, The Moody Blues and Chuck Berry, attracting press interest for their outrageous behaviour and riotous fun. In 1964 Baker was considered “one of Britain’s great drummers” by Melody Maker magazine. While Baker was impressing music journalists, he was also attracting attention from other musicians, one of them being Eric Clapton. The two met, jammed, saw one another play in their then- current bands, added bass player Jack Bruce and formed Cream.
And the rest is musical history. Don’t miss your chance to catch one of the greatest drummers of all time performing alongside some world-class musicians, bringing international rhythms to Coventry audiences.
Theatre
Seating up to 550, audiences are assured of an excellent view of the stage and comfortable seating in this well-designed auditorium. The theatre stages the best national and international plays and performances, as well as contemporary and international dance, music and comedians.










