Biography -
"One of the most interesting emerging talents on the UK scene".Jazzwise
"This is poised, distinctive music".Jazz UK
It’s this combination of rich writing with an outstanding band that gives Figes’s solo LP such distinction. Independent on Sunday
“Figes is a gutsy but thoughtful saxophonist and a skilfull composer…Overall, a lively, absorbing and attractively varied set from a fine band that should, given the evidence provided by this album, really deliver the goods live”. Vortex Jazz CD review
Musicians: Kevin Figes Saxophones/flutes Jim Blomfield Piano Riaan Vosloo Bass Tim Giles Drums
Venues played Bristol (bebop,old duke,coronation tap,Future Inns), Cardiff (Dempseys, cafe jazz), Birmingham (symphony hall foyer), Stratford jazz club, London (606 club, pizza Express, Rose and crown), Monmouth, Swindon, Sherbourne, Swanage, Teignmouth and Glastonbury festivals among others.
Broadcasts Jazz on 3 live from Glastonbury 2007
Other Groups and Projects Keith Tippett's Tapestry (Portugal and canada) and radio 3 broadcast from Norwich festival Resonation big band (player and composer for this 16 piece band) Quarteto Bossa (flute and co-leader) Groovy Thing with Mike Willox Jim Blomfield's Latin Perspective and Septimbre Dave Stapleton (depping at Pizza Express, Cheltenham and Coventry festivals) Wales jazz composers orchestra Sixtet
