AMERICAN jazz pianist, John Bunch, will be at the Concorde Club in Eastleigh on May 27, joined by André Messenger on bass and Bobby Worth on drums.
John Bunch was born in 1921 in Tipton, Indiana, and settled in New York in 1958, where he worked with Eddie Condon, as well as the be-bop gang of Maynard Ferguson. He recorded with Maynard and many smaller groups.
In 1966, he joined Tony Bennett as pianist and musical director. After that stint, he resumed his jazz work with Benny Goodman, Buddy Rich, Gene Krupa, Pearl Bailey, and Scott Hamilton.
He is now a trio leader, mostly in England. He has many recordings as a leader, most notably the New York Swing Trio with Bucky Pizzarelli and Jay Leonhart.
Call 023 8061 3989 to book tickets or visit www.theconcordeclub.com.
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