Martin Speake

Martin Speake

Jazz At St Andrews

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About the show

Martin Speake made his mark in the 1980s with the saxophone quartet Itchy Fingers, touring globally.

From the late 1980s onwards, he?s led many diverse projects - performing everything from interpretations of Charlie Parker standards to free improvisation and cross-cultural work incorporating Indian, Arabic and Turkish rhythms. His 2006 ECM album Change of Heart is among his critically acclaimed works.

With Chris Coull - trumpet, Tim Wells - piano, Paul Whitten - double bass, Angus Bishop - drums.

Featuring

Martin Speake appearing at this event

Martin Speake

Whether fronting his own jazz improvisation band or playing with other artists, there is no mistaking the distinctive sax playing of Martin Speake. 'Speake is an understatedly imaginative original' - John Fordham, The Guardian.

See Martin Speake tour dates

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BN3 2AD

Website:
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on Friday 13 February 2026