JAZZ WARRIORS AT MAYFLOWER THEATRE
OCTOBER 9, 1988
On Sunday, 9 October 1988, the acclaimed British jazz ensemble Jazz Warriors took to the stage at Southampton’s Mayflower Theatre as part of the Southampton Jazz Festival. The Jazz Warriors — a pioneering all-Black British big band led by saxophonist Courtney Pine — headlined the event, filling the Mayflower with their vibrant, contemporary jazz sound. This performance was a highlight of the festival, showcasing the energy of Britain’s late-1980s jazz resurgence and bringing local audiences into contact with the cutting edge of UK jazz innovation.
Jazz Warriors’ Legacy:
The Jazz Warriors were at the forefront of a new era in British jazz. Formed in the mid-1980s, the group showcased many young Black British jazz musicians who would go on to international success. Their 1988 performance in Southampton exemplified the rising profile of this talent, during a time when modern big-band jazz was revitalizing the UK scene.
Jazz World in 1988:
The jazz community was in transition. Earlier that year, the world mourned the loss of legendary trumpeter Chet Baker. At the same time, new voices were emerging, such as British saxophonist Andy Sheppard, reflecting a generational shift and the evolution of jazz as an artform.
Framed: Yes
Frame Size: 635×790×25mm
Print Size: 410×620mm
JAZZ WARRIORS AT MAYFLOWER THEATRE
OCTOBER 9, 1988
On Sunday, 9 October 1988, the acclaimed British jazz ensemble Jazz Warriors took to the stage at Southampton’s Mayflower Theatre as part of the Southampton Jazz Festival. The Jazz Warriors — a pioneering all-Black British big band led by saxophonist Courtney Pine — headlined the event, filling the Mayflower with their vibrant, contemporary jazz sound. This performance was a highlight of the festival, showcasing the energy of Britain’s late-1980s jazz resurgence and bringing local audiences into contact with the cutting edge of UK jazz innovation.
Jazz Warriors’ Legacy:
The Jazz Warriors were at the forefront of a new era in British jazz. Formed in the mid-1980s, the group showcased many young Black British jazz musicians who would go on to international success. Their 1988 performance in Southampton exemplified the rising profile of this talent, during a time when modern big-band jazz was revitalizing the UK scene.
Jazz World in 1988:
The jazz community was in transition. Earlier that year, the world mourned the loss of legendary trumpeter Chet Baker. At the same time, new voices were emerging, such as British saxophonist Andy Sheppard, reflecting a generational shift and the evolution of jazz as an artform.
Framed: Yes
Frame Size: 635×790×25mm
Print Size: 410×620mm
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