Great to have these guys back at The Bear. Five-Way Split is a jointly-led band, featuring some of the finest contemporary bebop musicians in the UK. The band formed during the lockdown period of 2020, and quickly forged an unmistakable sound and unity which shines through in every performance.
Five-Way Split is 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 the virtuoso bassist Matyas Hofecker, and rock-solid drummer Matt Home.
The band’s vision is to carry on the lineage of groups like Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers, as well as mirroring the New York contemporary-bop scene. From this inspiration, the band presents a sound which respects the tradition of the hard-bop era whilst also bringing it up to date for today’s audience.
With an extensive repertoire of carefully crafted and imaginative original compositions, along with 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.