Adam Glasser Quartet
Adam Glasser is widely regarded as one of Europe’s leading jazz chromatic harmonica players. A virtuoso on the instrument Adam’s playing is eloquent, subtle and constantly inventive (and if that weren’t enough, he is a fine pianist as well). Renowned as a leading exponent of South African township jazz, he released two critically acclaimed albums on US Sunnyside Records, ‘Free at First' (Winner SA Music Awards Best Jazz Album 2010) and 'Mzansi' (Best Jazz Album nominee 2012). Across a rich career spanning over four decades Adam includes performances with Dudu Pukwana, Pinise Saul, Hugh Masekela, Sting, the Eurythmics, Incognito, Joe Zawinul & other luminaries, along with countless film and TV sessions. He was also the musical director of legendary SA vocal group the Manhattan Brothers for 16 years.
Tonight Adam is joined by his latest quartet featuring guitar virtuoso Ant Law (a ‘gamechanger’, Guardian), Steve Watts-bass and Corrie Dick-drums. More information to follow...
"[Adam Glasser]... has brought a truly unique voice and idiom to the constantly evolving language of jazz... a challenge to equal for sheer scope of virtuosity, musicality and surprise" AllAboutJazz; "the virtuosity and panache associated with practitioners on more conventional instruments… a wholly impressive evening's music from a man in complete control of his considerable resources" VortexJazz
Photo by Mark Allan