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Nat Adderley Quintet to Headline Headliners Concert at Montsalvat

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Fans of the Headliners Concert at Montsalvat on Friday 28 January are in for a treat, with the Nat Adderley Quintet set to take the stage. Nat Adderley, brother of the late great alto saxophonist Cannonball Adderley, will lead his quintet in a performance that promises to showcase the best of jazz. With a career spanning decades and working with some of the biggest names in jazz, the Nat Adderley Quintet is a must-see for any jazz enthusiast.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Nat Adderley Quintet, featuring Nat Adderley on cornet, will headline the Headliners Concert at Montsalvat on Friday 28 January.
  • The quintet features a talented rhythm section, including pianist Rob Bargad, bassist Walter Booker, and drummer Jimmy Cobb, who have a combined experience of over 50 years in the music industry.
  • The band includes rising star Vincent Herring on alto saxophone, who has worked with Nat Adderley for over 10 years and has been hailed as "incendiary" and "blazing" by New York critics.
  • Mainstream jazz fans will also enjoy the set from American visitors Ken Peplowski (clarinet, tenor sax) and George Masso (trombone), who will team up with top Australian players including Sydney trumpeter Bob Barnard and tenor saxophonist Danny Moss.
  • The Mickey Tucker Trio, a local band featuring Mickey Tucker on piano, Annette Jenko-Yates on bass, and Sonja Horbelt on drums, will also perform, showcasing the best of Melbourne's jazz talent.

Statistics:

  • The Nat Adderley Quintet has performed in Australia three times previously (in 1989, 1990, and 1992).
  • Vincent Herring has been working with Nat Adderley since he was a teenager and has been hailed as one of the most exciting young saxophonists on the scene.
  • Ken Peplowski has released seven albums as a leader for Concord Jazz and has toured Australia with Scott Hamilton and Charlie Byrd.
  • Mickey Tucker has worked with over 20 jazz greats, including Roland Kirk, George Benson, and Archie Shepp.

Sources:

  • Sydney Morning Herald (unnamed source)
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