Saxophonist Julian Costello to play in Appledore

Julian Costello, a saxophonist praised by Jazz Views as ‘a tenor player of gentle authority, full of passion, lyricism and invention’, will be demonstrating these qualities with his quartet at North Devon Jazz Club in The Beaver, Appledore, on June 24.

At the gig Julian will be playing tenor and soprano saxophones and will be joined by other star musicians: pianist John Turville, double bass player Andy Hamill and drummer Tom Hooper.

They will be playing music from their recent well-received album entitled And The Birds Were Set Free.

Reviewing the album Jazz in Europe described Julian as ‘a great sax lyricist, telling his stories of life’s ups and downs with perfect alteration of tone to impart strength, humour and even frailty’.

The gig will start at 8.30pm and entry will be free, but there will be a collection for the band during the evening. For more information ring The Beaver on 01237 474822.