Wakey Blakey: The Rory Ingham/James Davison Sextet celebrates the music of Art Blakey and The Jazz Messengers

‘Wakey Blakey’ is a new band featuring some of the finest talent on the British Jazz scene, playing the music of legendary drummer Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers. Led jointly by Rory Ingham and James Davison, this project demonstrates hard bop with a frighteningly fresh feel; the music is wildly high-energy and unbelievably swinging.

We’re looking forward to a brilliant evening of swinging, high energy jazz.

“Art Blakey’s message is in safe hands. Wakey Blakey should be prescribed by the NHS as a tonic for all ailments affecting humankind”- Trevor Bannister, The Jazz Mann

• Rory Ingham – Trombone
• James Davison – Trumpet
• Alex Hitchcock – Alto sax
• Matt Carter – Piano
• Misha Mulov-Abbadou – Bass
• Sebastiaan de Krom – Drums

About Fleece Jazz:

Fleece Jazz is an independent, non-profit association run by a voluntary committee who have been providing modern and contemporary jazz for 28 years. They book talented musicians and jazz bands from the UK and beyond to perform at Stoke by Nayland Resort, providing the perfect backdrop for these cherished and popular events.

Fleece Jazz events are generally held on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month.