 “solid as a rock” BBC
Originally from Manchester, Jon has been based in London since late 2005. Since then he has developed a reputation as a creative and flexible player on the UK jazz scene, while building up his international connections, playing extensively throughout Europe. As Adam says, “he’s got a great sense of dynamic contour and narrative, and always knows where a tune is heading.”
Jon has performed with artists including Will Vinson, Byron Wallen, Alec Dankworth, Martin Speake, Nikki Iles, Yuri Goloubev, Mike Walker. As well as being a major force in the Kairos 4tet engine room, he holds the drum chair in a large number of original groups, including Candid Records artist Mishka Adams’ band, sax veteran Pete Hurt’s quartet, the Hannes Riepler Quartet, Carlos Lopez-Real’s Mandorla and Anglo-German collaboration Paragon.
Jon graduated with distinction from the Guildhall School of Music masters programme. He also studied for several years with renowned Manchester-based teacher Dave Hassell.
Some influential albums:
Chick Corea- Now He Sings, Now He Sobs
Ahmad Jamal - Cross Country Tour
John Coltrane - Coltrane Plays the Blues
Lee Konitz - Motion
Miles Davis Quintet - 64 Concert
Led Zeppelin II
Squarepusher - Hard Normal Daddy
Brad Mehldau Trio - Art of the Trio 4
Keith Jarrett Trio - Whisper Not
Fly - Fly
Vijay Iyer - Tragicomic
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