Julian Costello w/ The Spin Band

Thursday 3rd March 2022

Julian Costello is one of the UK’s most lyrical and inventive saxophonists. Backing this statement up is this from Jazz In Europe:

" Julian Costello is a sax lyricist, telling his stories of life’s ups and downs with perfect alteration of tone to impart strength, humour and even frailty. This is a great album, strong, tenacious in its quality and simply makes a great listen”

Another reviewer wrote: "Julian is an utterly distinctive saxophonist and composer, bringing a strong sense of melody and warmth to his compositions and playing".

With his own group, Julian has toured all over the place, particularly in France, Poland, Belgium and Germany. In the pre-pandemic period, Julian has wooed and wowed Spin audiences on each of his visits and we are delighted to welcome him back for this gig; an extremely engaging programme is assured!

Also featured in the line up is the exceptional double bassist, Andy Hamill (last heard at The Spin with Tim Whitehead). Aside from being utterly solid in the groove department, Andy is one of the most melodic soloists one can hope to hear - on any instrument! (in fact, Andy is not only a master of the largest of instruments: he has countered this by latterly mastering the smallest of instruments - the chromatic harmonica!)