Some Kinda Mean
at The Crypt, London
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Brandon Allen presents - ‘Some Kinda Mean’.
A journey into the musical life of David ‘Fathead’ Newman.
The project will explore Newman’s work with Ray Charles, straight ahead albums with saxophonists Stanley Turrentine & James Clay, collaborations with Hammond organists Jimmy McGriff and Lonnie Smith and his soul jazz/funk releases on Atlantic and Prestige.
The All Music Guide to Jazz wrote that "there have not been many saxophonists and flutists more naturally soulful than David 'Fathead' Newman."
The band features
Brandon Allen (saxes/flute)
Nick Costley White - guitar
Hamish Balfour - keys
Mirko Scarcia - bass
Rod Youngs - drums
Brandon Allen
Australian born saxophonist. Having played alongside Mica Paris, Eric Clapton, Jools Holland, Omar, Humphrey Littleton and Denys Baptiste, Brandon Allen is certainly no stranger to the stage. 'Brandon Allen is arguably the most exciting tenor player in Britain today. His phrasing is unashamedly emotional, soaked in the blues tradition' (Tony Hall, Jazzwise magazine).
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The Crypt
St. Giles Centre, 81 Camberwell Church Street
Camberwell
London
SE5 8RB
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The Crypt
St. Giles Centre, 81 Camberwell Church Street
Camberwell
London
SE5 8RB
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on Fri 4 July 2025