STAN SULZMANN is without question one of the most highly respected musicians in the UK today, admired by musicians and audiences for his instantly recognisable sound, and boundless creative imagination, and is a source of inspiration to many of Britain's emerging young musicians.

“An accomplished and distinguished composer, Stan's writing talents are internationally recognised, and have most recently found expression in writing for Ordesa, and the Stan Sulzmann Big Band. His music has been described in glowing terms 'ravishing, delicious, powerful and direct…meticulously written, sometimes echoing the imaginative and much missed orchestra of Michael Gibbs” The Guardian

NEON -STAN SULZMANN SAX, GWILYM SIMCOCK PIANO, JIM HART VIBES

NEON is a new collaboration led by legendary UK saxophonist Stan Sulzmann featuring two of the hottest stars on the UK jazz scene, pianist Gwilym Simcock and vibraphonist Jim Hart. This is fresh, vibrant, exhilarating, uplifting, melodic music of the highest order played by three virtuosi. Neon’s first album “Here to There” will be launched on Basho Records in the Spring of 2008 and the band will be available for dates throughout the year. This is a great band for festivals, clubs and music venues whose aim is to reach beyond the conventional jazz audience. The line-up works in a variety of settings including acoustic spaces such as churches and has been extremely well received by audiences so far. In addition to performances the group are available for masterclasses

STAN SULZMANN/JOHN PARRICELLI QUARTET
with Dave Whitford (bass) and Ian Thomas (drums)

This band features work by both Stan and John. Their reputations as composers and players are second to none and their close rapport from many years of work together is very much in evidence.

"The resourceful John Parricelli has the right mix of lightness, rhythm and lyricism" THE TIMES

JOHN PARRICELLI Began his professional guitar playing career in 1982, and has since worked in various areas of music. He was one of the founder members of Loose Tubes in the 80's, touring and recording three albums. Since then he has pursued a varied career, working with Kenny Wheeler, Andy Sheppard, Iain Ballamy, Norma Winstone, Lee Konitz, Paul Motian, Julian Arguelles, Tim Whitehead, Eddie Parker, WDR Band with Peter Erskine and Vince Mendoza, Mark Lockheart, Martin Speake, Annie Whitehead and Gerard Presencer amongst others.

John is currently working with Andy Sheppard, Mark Lockheart's Scratch Band, Norma Winstone/Iain Ballamy Trio, Stan Sulzmann/Kenny Wheeler Trio, Gerard Presencer, Colin Towns Quintet and Mask Orchestra and The Eddie Parker Group.

Alongside this, John also works in other areas of music, having recorded with M People, Judy Tzuke, Shara Nelson, Mike Oldfield and has played on numerous T.V and feature films for Mike Figgis, George Fenton, Stephen Warbeck, Colin Towns, Trevor Jones, Adrian Johnstone, Gabriel Yared, Dbigniev Preisner, Deborah Mollison, Patrick Doyle , Paul Grabowsky and Rachel Portman.

ITALIAN TRUMPET SUPERSTAR PAOLO FRESU TOURED WITH THE BAND IN FEBRUARY 2006

Website: www.stansulzmann.co.uk