Internationally-recognised trio set for Barnoldswick show
The Adrian Cox Trio, who are an established group that has toured extensively worldwide focused on presenting music from the New Orleans tradition, are set to head to the Barnoldswick Music & Arts Centre for a special afternoon matinee.
Composed of clarinet, guitar & double Bass, the trio respectfully and accessibly bring this music into the 21st century and will bring their New Orleans-influenced sound to Barnoldswick on Sunday, September 6th.
The trio is formed of Adrian Cox on clarinet, jazz guitarist, banjo player and composer Honey Boulton and French double bass player Alex Gilson. The tour will see the trio travel worldwide, performing a show titled "The Wonderful World of Bechet". The show in Barnoldswick will serve as a tribute to Sidney Bechet. Bechet is widely regarded is the most revered saxophonist to come out of New Orleans, known for his stentorian sound and stirring musicality, he was a forerunner of jazz music, inspiring countless musicians to come including the Adrian Cox Trio.
"The Wonderful World Of Bechet" explores Bechet's impact on the world of music, through his contributions as a clarinettist, composer and recording artist. For lovers of Bechet’s music, Barnoldswick is the place to be on September 6th.
Cox, who is an internationally acclaimed clarinetist in his own regard, is a leading authority on New Orleans music, bringing an authentic and electrifying voice to the idiom. As a celebrated exponent of the style, Cox has dedicated his career to preserving and pushing the boundaries of early jazz, earning praise for his masterful technique, deep historical knowledge, and infectious energy on stage.
After leaving school in 1999, Cox, who was just 15-years-old at the time, embarked on life as a full-time musician, touring across Europe with the New Orleans revivalist band Richard Bennett's New Orleans Jazz Band. With a schedule boasting over 300 concerts a year and a repertoire of more than 600 tunes, this early experience laid a solid foundation for his career.
He later became a member of the jazz and blues act TJ Johnson, allowing him to expand his reach to more countries and build a loyal fan base. Cox also joined the Kansas Smitty's House Band, famed for their bar in London Fields, East London, and their extremely popular seven-piece band. They performed at numerous festivals and theaters across Europe and built a strong following in London with regular shows at Ronnie Scott's, Cheltenham Jazz Festival, and appearances on BBC Radio 2 and BBC Radio 6 Music.
He has performed concerts with the biggest names in jazz including two concerts with Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra both in London and New York. He also launched his own project, "Profoundly Blue," celebrating the life and music of his favourite clarinetist, Edmond Hall. Two accompanying albums received high praise, and also earned Cox nominations for two Parliamentary Jazz Awards: Best Album and Instrumentalist of the Year. Tickets are available to see The Adrian Cox Trio in Barnoldswick are available at https://www.barnoldswickmusicandartscentre.com/adrian-cox-trio