Courtney Pine
Tickets: £29.50
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Celebrating four decades at the forefront of British jazz, Courtney Pine CBE returns to the stage this year with Out of the Ghetto: A Modern Day Jazz Story - a powerful retrospective tour in 2027.
A ground-breaking saxophonist and multi-instrumentalist, Pine has led a generation of innovative players who have broadened jazz’s reach and connected it with wider audiences.
Courtney Pine has released 17 studio albums under his own name and is widely recognised as one of the UK’s leading jazz musicians. Constantly pushing creative boundaries, he has remained at the cutting edge of the scene throughout his career. A highly respected broadcaster, Pine is best known for his long-running Jazz Crusade show on BBC Radio 2 and for presenting award-winning radio documentaries for the BBC. His recordings and live performances have received widespread critical recognition, earning numerous honours including BBC Jazz Awards, MOBO Awards, and Mercury Music Prize nominations.
This special live show brings together key moments from Pine’s remarkable catalogue, alongside previously unreleased material reimagined with the fire and freedom that have made his performances legendary.
Both a celebration and a reflection, Out of the Ghetto: A Modern Day Jazz Story honours the resilience, creativity, and community that shaped Pine’s journey from London streets to international stages. Expect a night of deep grooves, soaring saxophone, and the unmistakable energy of an artist who continues to push jazz forward while staying true to his roots.
Band Line Up:
Robert Mitchell (piano)
Rio Kai (double bass)
Romarna Campbell (drums)
Courtney Pine (saxophones)
"Courtney Pine was once hailed as British jazz’s saviour….he still is"The Independent
“Nothing short of breathtaking”The Telegraph
“A walking encyclopaedia of advanced saxophony”The Guardian
“In a class of his own”The Times
"There have been many pioneers in the black British community – people who have defined an era, changed societal perceptions and made it easier for those who follow to progress in their field. Courtney Pine is such a trailblazer”The Voice
“… visionary fusion…this saxophonist and composer has taken British jazz to new heights"The Guardian
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