Tony Kofi's "Standard Time" Quartet

Saxophonist Tony Kofi first came to prominence in the 1990’s as a member of The Jazz Warriors and Gary Cosby’s Nu Troop as well as playing with high profile musicians including Courtney Pine.

In 2009, his quartet headlined the Rochester Jazz Festival in New York and just to emphasise his international status, Tony was the first UK saxophonist to be featured with David Murray’s iconic US band the World Saxophone Quartet.

Awards include the 2005 Parliamentary Jazz Award, Radio 3 Jazz Line-Up “Album of the Year” 2005 and 2008 BBC Jazz Awards - Best Instrumentalist.

The quartet that Tony leads this evening celebrates the enduring legacy of the jazz standard.

Joined by Federico De Vittor-piano, Mikele Montolli-bass and Alfonso Vitale-drums, the ensemble brings together four exceptional musicians whose collective artistry breathes fresh life into the Great American Songbook.

Drawing on the rich traditions of bebop, hard bop and the classic jazz canon, “Standard Time” explores music made famous by the great masters, while embracing the spontaneity and creativity that lie at the heart of jazz.“Kofi’s full-bodied sound, clear articulation and committed attack carry the immediacy and impact of the established masters of the jazz saxophone” Financial Times; “There is so much respect in jazz circles for Tony Kofi” Jazzwise: “Passionate…superb…heartfelt” Guardian