MIKE COLLINS TRIO "AND SUDDENLY, EVENING"

Mike Collins on piano His development as a jazz musician began when he attended the legendary Glamorgan Summer Schools learning from and playing with some of the best players on the British scene (Stan Sulzman, Simon Purcell, Niki Iles, Liam Noble, Julian Siegel to name but a few).  As well as gigging regularly on the lively Bristol scene, and throughout the South West and Wales with his trio and quartet,  Mike co-led a Quintet for a number of years with Pete Judge (Get the Blessing). “..elegant..accomplished … perhaps a classic in the making.. Indicating a great live experience”   London Jazz News“a voice all his own.. an achievement in lyricism .. a stunning band …would grace any jazz lover’s library”  Charley Dunlap, Listomania.1/2 “.. mixes attractive melodies with a rhythmical flexibility… the easy confidence of a quartet enjoying itself”All About Jazz “Pastoral … gentle..  Collins sound.. closest to John Taylor’s or Bobo Stenson’s” Marlbank. MIKE COLLINS TRIO