Heads South
at The Pantiles Bandstand, Tunbridge Wells
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Heads South is a 5 piece Latin Jazz band that mixes Cuban and Latin rhythms with distinctive melodies in a thrilling array of classic and original tunes” “Cool, cultured and exhilarating” The Musician. “Impeccable musicianship” The Times. “Superb” Latin Jazz USA. Featuring internationally renowned trumpeter Steve Waterman on trumpet, bandleader and composer on John Harriman piano & organ, Venezuelan bassist Adolfredo Pulido, Cuban percussionist Chino Martell Morgan congas, bongos, cajon, guiro, and Buster Birch drums, timbale, castanets, frame drum. Heads South was winner of the UK Jazz Services National Touring award and sponsored by the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama for a national tour of Wales.
Heads South
Top Cuban Jazz Salsa Quintet Heads South combines Cuban and other Latin rhythms with distinctive melodies in a thrilling repertoire of original and classic tunes. Features renowned trumpeter Steve Waterman, Cuban percussionist Chino Martell Morgan on congas, bongos, cajon, guiro, Buster Birch on drums, timbale, castanets, frame drum, Venezuelan bassist Adolfredo Pulido, and leader/composer John Harriman on piano and organ. “Cool, cultured and exhilarating" The Musician "Effervescent Latin favourites and original compositions in the Cuban tradition with plenty of jazz content from excellent players"***** Rob Adams, JazzUK "The compositions and keyboard playing of leader John Harriman and the trumpet of Steve Waterman combine to create a spare, crisp, invigorating set of Latin jazz…perfection "Dave Gelly, The Observer. "Impeccable musicianship"The Times “Cool, cultured and exhilarating" The Musician. "Very talented..dazzling solos....a Band that is well worth seeing" The Jazzmann, Brecon Brycheiniog Theatre. “Superb” Latin Jazz Network USA “Refreshing cultural mix of players with outstanding jazz credentials..Cuban rhythms dominate, rocking syncopated percussion,well worth seeing” The Gig Guide Think Buena Vista Social Club, add the excitement of jazz, great new melodies, the warmth of a Latin evening, and a band grooving away into the night – and you get the idea!
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The Pantiles Bandstand
The Pantiles
Tunbridge Wells
TN2 5TE
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The Pantiles Bandstand
The Pantiles
Tunbridge Wells
TN2 5TE
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on Thu 21 August 2025