Xenopoulos/Price Quartet

Nigel Price, Vasilis Xenopoulos,

Dario di Lecce & Matt Fishwick

(Guitar, Sax, Bass & Drums)

For more than a decade Nigel Price and Vasilis Xenopoulos have established a strong musical partnership through their shared stylistic and artistic connections.

Their newly formed band pays homage to some of the greatest guitar/saxophone collaborations such as Jim Hall/Sonny Rollins, Wes Montgomery/Johnny Griffin, Kenny Burrell/Stanley Turrentine, Stan Getz/Charlie Byrd and, from the UK jazz scene, Dave Cliff/Geoff Simkins and the legendary Morrissey/Mullen.

“There’s something about the combination of saxophone and electric guitar that just works. When the players are Vasilis Xenopoulos and Nigel Price, with Dario Di Lecce on bass and Steve Brown on drums, the outcome is downright irresistible. Xenopoulos, originally from Athens and settled here in 2002, has a briskly fluent style, which gently mellows at slower tempos. Price is a dynamic guitarist, with the rare gift of instinctive empathy. His accompaniments are as incisive and inspired as his solos.” Dave Gelly, Guardian review of CD: Sidekicks.

“… the sheer skill, verve and energy of the playing made this a night to remember.” Ian Mann, Shrewsbury 2018.

We are most grateful that the excellent Matt Fishwick has kindly agreed to step in to join XPQ on drums, due to the unexpected unavailability of Steve Brown. Matt has performed for Pinner Jazz and will be warmly welcomed.

Listen to Professor Anthony Pinching's interview with Radio Harrow about this concert, here.