Saxophone

Saturday 10 May 2008

THE KAREN SHARP QUINTET

Karen Sharp – saxes

Adrian Fry – trombone

Richard Busiakiewicz – piano

John Day – double bass

John Perry – drums

Initially a busy freelance musician, for the past three years Karen has been a member of the Humphrey Lyttelton Band playing both tenor and baritone sax as well as appearing with her own quintet at many jazz venues and festivals both in the U.K. and abroad whilst her latest CD “Wait and See” has received excellent reviews. Now established as a major player with an engaging tone and fluid technique, award winning Karen leads a fine group of musicians in a varied and entertaining mix of standards, some lesser known tunes, and her own original compositions.

Website: http://www.karensharp.net/

BOOK EARLY!.

Saturday 10 May 2008 at 8.00pm

Syngenta Cellar,
Lawrence Batley Theatre,
Queen Street,
HUDDERSFIELD,
tel: 01484 430528

Tickets: £11 on the night/£10 booked in advance and concessions

“Karen’s playing on both saxophones is a perfect blend of poise and passion …I glow in the dark with the awareness that she now has one of the best sounds on the instrument to be heard on this planet.”
Humphrey Lyttelton

“Her sound is warm and full, her improvised lines bold and clear, and her compositions full of surprises”
Dave Gelly, The Observer

“…an extraordinary talent”
Phil Collins, BBC Radio 2

“Karen Sharp is a most impressive young talent, effortless swinging tenor playing – a must for any size gig . Can’t wait for her return.”
Peter Bronson, Bournemouth Jazz Club

“Karen Sharp is clearly now capable of holding her own with the best”
Alan Crumpton, East Anglian Times

LBT Box Office

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