Line-up:
Alasdair Pennington - Drums
Hugh Pascall - Trumpet
Donovan Haffner - Alto Saxophone
Matt Carter - Piano
Matt Hollick - Double Bass
About
Musician and composer Alasdair Pennington has in recent years established himself as a distinct and creative voice on the drum kit within the vibrant London jazz and improvised music scenes. He has been described as a "fine and formidable payer" (Lance Liddle, Bebop Spoken Here) and "a kick-ass drummer" (Howard Mandel, Downbeat Magazine).
As an in-demand sideperson, Pennington has performed and recorded with many eminent, international artists across genres including Helen Sung, Baptiste Herbin, Laura Jurd, Michael Dease, Dennis Rollins and The Flaming Lips among others. Pennington has performed at venues and festivals across England and beyond including Manchester Jazz Festival, Lancaster Jazz Festival, Cheltenham Jazz Festival, EFG London Jazz Festival, Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club, Cafe Oto, Porgy & Bess (Vienna), Jamboree Jazz Club (Barcelona) and Take 5 Jazz Club (Stockton, California).
'This Is', Pennington’s debut album was released in October 2024 on Hidden Threads Records, showcasing his compositional voice on record for the first time. The album was described by Jazz Journal as "a highly listenable collection which in places harks back to the sound of American jazz from the 50s and 60s".
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