"To become an outstanding performer on one instrument is tough enough - to manage it on two instruments as Jim Hart has done is quite remarkable. I'm certain that Jim's skills as drummer and vibraphone specialist, allied to his energy and creativity, will ensure that he emerges as one of the brightest stars on the UK and European Jazz scene."
- John Surman
NEWS
Guest with Phronesis at QEH and two nights at the Pizza Express with Marius Neset
Very much looking forward to joining my good friends Jasper, Ivo and Anton a.k.a. Phronesis on friday 5th april at the Queen Elizabeth Hall along with fellow guests, Dave Maric and Olivia Chaney.
Then on the 22nd and 23rd I'll be at the Pizza Express in soho with Marius Neset playing music from his new Edition Records release Birds.
Then on the 22nd and 23rd I'll be at the Pizza Express in soho with Marius Neset playing music from his new Edition Records release Birds.
New Videos up on my youtube channel
http://www.youtube.com/mrjj27
For Cloudmakers Trio and all other live dates please check the gigs page.
Cloudmakers Trio Album now available
Cloudmakers Trio with Ralph Alessi - Live at the Pizza Express is available from www.whirlwindrecordings.com as well as all usual outlets.
'Best Albums of 2012' (Critics' List) -The Jazz Breakfast
"The Cloudmakers Trio brings together three of the most inventive players on the UK scene... joined by New York trumpeter Ralph Alessi. It's a beautifully recorded set...[Alessi] is an empathic frontline partner for Hart, the two men moving readily from duets, in which each complements the other's sound..."
All About Jazz
'Best Albums of 2012' (Critics' List) -The Jazz Breakfast
"The Cloudmakers Trio brings together three of the most inventive players on the UK scene... joined by New York trumpeter Ralph Alessi. It's a beautifully recorded set...[Alessi] is an empathic frontline partner for Hart, the two men moving readily from duets, in which each complements the other's sound..."
All About Jazz