Jazz Samba

Mark Crooks - Saxophone

Nigel Price - Guitar

Marianne Windham- Bass

Demi Garcia Sabat- Percussion

John Cervantes - Piano

Featuring leading tenor saxophonist Mark Crooks and award-winning guitarist Nigel Price, “Jazz Samba” spotlights Stan Getz and Charlie Byrd’s ground breaking 1962 recording, the first ever fully fledged bossa nova album recorded by American jazz musicians. A commercial success which produced its own pop hit single – “Desafinado”

The band also features John Cervantes on piano whose strong roots in the swinging jazz tradition are overlaid with classical and world music influences. His appearances at the biggest jazz festivals in the country bear testament to his success.  Percussionist, Demi Garcia Sabat brings a wealth of experience in Flamenco, Jazz, Arabic, Latin, Iberian Folk, and pop music. Marianne Windham, the founder of Guildford Jazz, and fine musician completes the line up on double bass.