Manchester Jazz Festival: Stan Sulzmann Big Band

Tonight, in this special mjf performance, Stan Sulzmannpresents a ‘Best of British’ selection of pieces by jazz musicians with whom he has developed musical relationships over the years. As well as a few of his own originals, the concert will feature arrangements of music by John Taylor, John Parricelli, Nikki Iles, Mike Walker, Iain Ballamy, Kate Williams, Gwilym Simcock, Jim Hart and Kenny Wheeler.

Sulzmann is without question one of the most highly respected musicians in the UK today, admired for his instantly recognisable sound, and boundless creative imagination. His career stretches back to the 60s and he has played with John Taylor, Kenny Wheeler, Gil Evans and Michael Brecker to name just a few.