Shrewsbury Jazz Network presents

JIM MULLEN REUNION QUARTET

Saturday 18th February 2012

The Jim Mullen Reunion Quartet reunites the quartet that performed for 6 years from 1996 and recorded 5 cd’s. Jim Mullen – guitar, Gareth Williams – piano,  Gary Husband – drums,  Mick Hutton – bass. The band is one of the most powerful ever to appear on the British jazz scene and its members have worked with a huge array of musicians, not just in the jazz world, but in just about every style of music. Jim Mullen – worked in the groups of Pete Brown (2 albums), Brian Auger (3 albums), Vinegar Joe (1 album) and Kokomo (1 album).Began a 15 year partnership in 1975 with sax player Dick Morrissey, then worked with vocalist Claire Martin (3 albums) and formed a series of quartets.  In demand by visiting US stars like Gene Harris,  Mose Allison,  Jimmy Smith,  Weldon Irvine,  Percy Sledge,  Teddy Edwards,  Plas Johnson,  Jimmy Witherspoon & Terry Collier. Twice winner of ‘Best Guitar’ in  the BT jazz awards and ‘Best Guitar’ in the 2000 British Jazz Awards. Gary Husband – projects include live and recorded work with John Scofield, Jack Bruce, Robin Trower, Allan Holdsworth Trio with Jimmy Johnson,  Mike Stern,  NDR Big Band and Frankfurt HR Big Band. Also worked with Billy Cobham,  Colin Towns,  Jeff Beck,  Gongzilla,  Gary Moore,  Level 42 and Mark King, Steve Topping,  Maria Schneider,  Jim Mullen,  Randy Brecker,  Andy Summers,  Alan Skidmore,  Chris Squire,  Aydin Esen,  Peter Erskine,  Al Jarreau and many others. Gareth Williams – long-time pianist/MD for internationally acclaimed singer Claire Martin. Has also worked with many international jazz greats such as Art Farmer, George Coleman,  Bud Shank,  James Moody and Dave Liebman, plus top British musicians such as Jim Mullen,  Martin Taylor, Martin Drew, Tommy Smith, Tim Garland,  Clark Tracey,  Gwyneth Herbert & Iain Ballamy. Mick Hutton – In addition to leading his own bands, has played on over 60 albums and performed in many countries worldwide. Has played with, amongst others,  Django Bates,  Kenny Wheeler,  Jack Bruce,  Bill Bruford,  Humphrey Littelton,  Nigel Kennedy,  Acker Bilk,  Jim Mullen,  Gary Husband, Bob Berg,  Pharoah Saunders,  Tommy Smith,  Courtney Pine,  John Scofield,  Annie Ross, Mose Allison and Bobo Stenson. Download the above poster here Live at the Hive Belmont, Shrewsbury SY1 1TE Saturday, 18th February 2012 at 8pm Tickets £12 (£10 members) under 16’s free from the Hive (01743 234970) or on the door or Theatre Severn and Old Market Hall (01743 281281) Review of John Turville at The Hive in January Review of The Magic Hat Ensemble at The Hive in April Future events at the Hive will be as follows:- 2012 Saturday 10th March Saturday 14th April Saturday 12th May Saturday 9th June Saturday 7th July Saturday 15th September JJ Wheeler Quintet - £10 Threeway - £10 Paul Sawtell Quartet - £10 Aquarium - £10 Alan Barnes and David Newton - £10 Partikel - £10 Visit the SJN Myspace Website here