Five-Way Split is a jointly led band featuring some of the finest contemporary bebop musicians in the UK. The band formed during the 2020 lockdown period and quickly forged an unmistakable sound and unity that shines through in every performance.
Fronted by the internationally renowned trumpet star Quentin Collins, Greek saxophone phenomenon Vasilis Xenopoulos, and the golden touch of pianist Rob Barron, they are joined by virtuoso bassist Matyas Hofecker and rock-solid drummer Matt Home.
Their vision is to carry on the lineage of groups like Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers while mirroring the New York contemporary-bop scene. From this inspiration, Five-Way Split presents a sound that respects the tradition of the hard-bop era while bringing it up to date for today’s audience.
With an extensive repertoire of carefully crafted and imaginative original compositions and hip, swinging material by greats such as Jimmy Heath, Cedar Walton, and Horace Silver, Five-Way Split delivers a night of the best swinging and soulful music in town.
“Quentin Collins is splendid”
“Vasilis Xenopoulos is one of the most fiery young saxophonists around”
“Rob Barron brings classic jazz piano at its best”
Doors 7pm / Music 8.30pm / Tickets £16 / £10 for members
All seating/tables are first come first served.