Dave O’Higgins Quartet

Take the Coltrane is a musical homage to the tenor titan, John Coltrane, who was born 100 years ago. Prolific UK saxophonist, Dave O’Higgins, himself hugely indebted to Trane’s legacy, will be taking the audience through a musical journey from the hard bop of the mid 50s, harmonic labyrinths & superimposition of the early 60s, through to the more spiritual and freer interpretations of the later period. The quartet with Harvey, Brown & Skelton has this stylistic breadth covered. Take the Coltrane is now in it’s 4th iteration at the PizzaExpress Live Soho - the last 3 blew the lid off!

Dave O’Higgins now has 27 albums as leader to his credit. His sax sound is very personal and recognisable, with a clear sense of melodic development and adventure. A popular performer with the public, with an excellent sense of pacing and presentation, and a wide palette from Charlie Parker, Dexter Gordon, John Coltrane and Joe Henderson through to Stanley Turrentine and Michael Brecker. He has relentlessly pursued artistic exploration and development with a deep respect for the tradition of the music.

Dave has worked with some of the world’s finest musicians, including Joey Calderazzo, Joe Locke, Dave Kikowski, Eric Alexander, Grant Stewart, Max Ionata, Adam Nussbaum, Joe Lovano, Phil Woods, Jimmy Smith, Nancy Wilson, Peggy Lee, Kurt Elling, Wayne Shorter, Eddie Gomez, Billy Childs, Abdullah Ibrahim, Chico Chagas and Stephane Grappelli. He also co-wrote the last 2 Matt Bianco albums. While his jazz career was in its early stages, Dave cut his teeth as a sideman with Ray Charles and Frank Sinatra.