18th September 2017: Mike Gibbs starts 80th Birthday Tour this weekend and receives BASCA Gold Badge Award

We’re pleased tohear that revered composer, conductor, producer and arranger Mike Gibbs has been awarded a Gold Badge for his contribution to the world of music.

The Gold Badge Awards celebrate the unique contribution of individuals, who have supported or inspired the UK songwriting and composing community.

During his career spanning more than four decades Gibbs’ work has included projects with Pat Metheny, John McLaughlin, Joni Mitchell, Whitney Houston, John Schofield and Peter Gabriel.

This weekend, Mike Gibbs embarks on a series of dates to celebrate his 80th birthday.

We are producing his 6-date English tour with full big band and  live video recording planned for September 29th in Southampton.

Click here to learn more about Mike’s release on Whirlwind from a few years back.

LINE UP

Trumpets: Ryan Quigley, Henry Lowther, Percy Pursglove, Nick Smart

Trombones: Mark Bassey, Jeremy Price, Rory Ingham, Richard Henry (bass trombone)

Saxophones: Jason Yarde (alto/soprano), John O’Gallagher (alto), Julian Siegel (tenor/bass clarinet), Alex Garnett (tenor/baritone)

French horn & accordion: Jim Rattigan

Guitar: Mike Walker

Bass: Michael Janisch

Piano: Hans Koller

Drums: Andrew Bain

CONCERT DATES

24 Sep – Scarborough Jazz Festival

25 Sep –  Vortex London

26 Sep –  Watermill Jazz, Dorking

27 Sep –  Vortex, London

28 Sep –  CBSO Centre, Birmingham

29 Sep –  Turner Sims Concert Hall, Southampton