Orphy Robinson to pay tribute to Bobby Hutcherson
British vibes player Orphy Robinson is to play the songbook of the late Bobby Hutcherson with an all-star band in East London on Thursday September 29th.
Vibes player Orphy Robinson, one of the major figures of the British jazz scene, is to pay tribute to legendary vibes man Bobby Hutcherson with an all-star band at The Church Of Sound in Clapton, East London on Thursday September 29th.
American jazz man Hutcherson recently passed at the age of 75. His legacy is a vast repertoire with many cherished classic recordings, particularly for Blue Note Records which will make up the majority of Robinson’s production. The band will play music from albums like ‘Components’, ‘Stick up!’, ‘San Francisco’, ’Montara’ and ‘Knucklebean' as well as reflecting Hutcherson's work with Eric Dolphy and more.
Hear Orphy Robinson talk about this on The Blueprint with Chris Philips, Saturday Sept 24th at 10pm.
The Church of Sound, St James the Great , St James Clapton, Lower Clapton Road, London, E5 8EG
Tony Kofi - Alto Sax
Robert Mitchell - Piano
Moses Boyd - Drums
Nubya Garcia - Saxophone
Byron Wallen - Trumpet
Rowland Sutherland - Flutes
Dudley Phillips- Double bass
Orphy Robinson – Vibes / Marimba