The Michael Hanson Quartet perform “Willow Weep for Me” / "All Blues" - live at the SMJC, May 2024

The SMJC are pleased to welcome back guitar master Michael Hanson and his Hammond Quartet, here performing a fantastic hybrid of "Willow Weep For Me" and "All Blues" (Mile Davis). Recorded live at the SMJC (Southampton Modern Jazz Club) on 19 May 2024.

Featuring:
Michael Hanson - Guitar
Simon Bates - Saxophone
Bill Mudge - Hammond Organ
Ted Carrasco - Drums

Michael Hanson has established himself as one of the major players on the UK jazz guitar scene. Whether in his duo performances with Dave Newton or in the trio Organic Matters, Mick's forte is hard-swinging, straight-ahead jazz with a contemporary Blue Note style approach.

Mick Hanson is one of the UK’s leading exponents of jazz guitar. His unique style is a masterful fusion of his early blues roots with the honest swinging jazz of the 50’s and 60’s. Mick has worked and recorded with many of the worlds best known performers including Eddie ‘Lockjaw’ Davis, Dick Morrissey, Brian Dee, Gordon Beck and Dave Newton. Michael has also recorded two critically acclaimed albums as a leader.