Richard Rozze – Sunday Sessions – Live @ the Hop and Huffkin

On the last Sunday in each month we will be hosting the Richard Rozze Jazz Sessions.

Richard Rozze – Guitars

Richard can be seen performing in a variety of contexts on the jazz and pop scene and has earned a reputation as a creative and flexible musician. Richard fronts the Richard Rozze Group featuring Paul Booth, Malcolm Edmonstone, Dave Whitford and Andrew Bain. Their debut album ‘Learning To Fly‘ is out now on Pathway Records.Richard has worked alongside musicians of many genres including, Paul Booth (saxophone) Brian Hanlon (singer/ songwriter) Dana Gillespie (vocals), Jeremy Peynton Jones (composer), Derek Nash (saxophone) Trevor Tomkins (drums), John Horler (piano).

”Richard Rozze is an artist who has successfully forged a unique approach to his playing and compositions. He glides effortlessly through multi-genre worlds, his solos flawlessly committed to his surroundings. On this debut album, the listener will be enthralled by Rozze’s ability to fuse elements of rock, jazz, folk & Americana. You will stop asking yourself “what style of music am I listening to?” and realise the question is moot, it’s just great music!” – Paul Booth – saxophonist with the Steve Winwood Band

http://www.richardrozze.co.uk/

Frances Knight – Piano

Jazz musician/composer/writer, Frances initially studied Fine Art then gradually made a switch to jazz piano, beginning her apprenticeship by playing gigs around London,  eventually joining Guildhall School of Music jazz course.
Previous albums are Tales From the Front Room,  featuring legendary clarinettist Tony Coe and a trio cd Ripple which has proved a  favourite with artists and writers – music to work to! Tracks from these recordings have been played on the BBC and Europewide.

‘Intriguing lines and rich harmonies..’ Peter Martin Jazz UK

‘pianist Knight displays an exquisite touch … beautifully articulated melodic tendrils’ (!) Peter Quinn, Jazzwise

http://www.francesknight.info/

Paul Zec – Alto Sax

Alto saxophonist Paul Zec has been influenced by Louis Armstrong, Sidney Bechet, Charlie Parker, Sonny Rollin, Paul Desmond. A regular on the Kent and London Jazz scene, Paul Zec released his quartet album in 2008. Paul has played in venues including ‘The National Theatre’ and ‘Ronnie Scotts’

Invited guests will be featured in the second half. Please contact Richard on 07545950025 for more information about sitting in with the band.