Trumpeter Chris Hodgkins is launching three albums: Salute To Humphrey Lyttelton recorded after last November's 17-date UK tour; The Chris Hodgkins International Quartet album Festooned with Trumpets and the Vic Parker at the Quebec Hotel +Chris Hodgkins +Jed Williams album — recorded live at the Quebec Hotel, Cardiff in January/ February 1976. The band for the launch at Pizza Express is: Chris Hodgkins, Henry Lowther, Nick Smart (trumpets) Alison Rayner (double bass), Buster Birch (drums), Charlotte Glasson (baritone sax/clarinet/penny whistle), Alex Clarke (tenor sax/clarinet), Diane McLoughlin (alto sax/soprano sax), Mark Bassey (trombone) with special guests Andrea Vicari on piano and guitarist Phil Robson.>>READ JAZZWISE ANNOUNCEMENT HERE.<<

The Salute To Humphrey Lyttelton album comprises Humph’s compositions and arrangements as well as some brand new pieces composed for the tour. The band for the launch is: Chris Hodgkins (trumpet), Henry Lowther, Nick Smart (trumpets), Alison Rayner (double bass), Buster Birch (drums), Charlotte Glasson (baritone sax/clarinet/penny whistle), Alex Clarke (tenor sax/clarinet), Diane McLoughlin (alto sax/soprano sax), Mark Bassey (trombone) with special guests Andrea Vicari on piano and guitarist Phil Robson. >>READ ENTIRE LANCE LIDDLE REVIEW OF SALUTE TO HUMPHREY LYTTELTON GIG, NEWCASTLE ARTS CENTRE, 20 NOVEMBER 2021 <<