Gig review
Tim Collinson Quartet at The Royal Oak, Corsham
Sometimes, just sometimes you get lucky! On 7 April 2006 Tim Collinson brought his Quartet to The Royal Oak Corsham. A sample CD was proffered as an audition piece looking for a gig, and such was the quality that we had to take a chance.
We were not disappointed. Tim�s controlled tenor and soprano are juxtaposed by the light and vibrant piano of Gianni Boscarino, a revelation as his fingers skipped over the keys painting intricate sound pictures. The quartet is completed with the intelligent counterpoint of Lester Bennett, (drums) and the understated bass of Chris Goodsell ensuring the quartet stay on track.
A selection of delightful tunes, (not the usual selections), from Charles Mingus, Freddie Hubbard and Mongo Santamaria were interwoven with original tunes from Tim�s own pen. This tight yet complimentary outfit performed to a standard rarely bettered by the established stars that have graced this small venue; entertaining the audience and making them smile, after all this was an entertainment. They did not just play, but lived every note of the music.
The audience just loved it. So if you are thinking of booking someone for your club, you could do a lot worse than considering booking this highly talented and energetic quartet; one of the best secrets in jazz today.
Mark Sammut
Corsham Jazz Club
Tim Collinson Quartet at The Black Cat Jazz Club, Northampton
I have never heard jazz music played live before, and was truly amazed by the quality and style of the band. Hopefully they will be playing live in Northampton ( at the Black Cat Jazz Club ) again soon. If theyr'e in your area, check them out....
Michele Hayes
Saturday 13th May 2006
After listening to a superb performance by the Tim Collinson Quartet at the Black Cat Jazz Bar, Northampton, hours later I was still smiling. Their ability to engage with the audience and love of creating music is infectious.
Enveloped in a feel good mantle, I left the Black Cat feeling energised, happy and uplifted. Their obvious talent as musical artists, coupled with their deft ability to mesh their own individual strands into an awesome tapestry, is apparent.
I highly recommend an evening with the Tim Collinson Quartet to anyone in search of a ladder for their soul.
Sheralyn Snaith
Saturday 13th May 2006
Tim Collinson Quartet at Corsham Jazz Festival
Mark Summut, festival organiser said, "Tim Collinson's Quartet opened the evening for Stan Tracey's Trio and were very good, they were very popular with the audience."
He said: " I had audience members asking afterwards just where I had found such a talented bunch of musicians.
They had sent in a demo CD last year but it was far too late to get them involved in the festival. I liked the CD so much however, we had to get them for this years festival."
Mark Sammut
Corsham Jazz Festival
Tim Collinson Quartet at Hastings Jazz Club
The Tim Collinson Quartet appeared at the Hastings Jazz Club in the White Rock Hotel on 21st September 2006
The band played a mixture of original compositions and standards with a wide range of styles ranging from ballads through bebop to solid funk. The quartet form a beautifully balanced ensemble with all members contributing to a polished and inventive delivery.
Gianni Boscarino's energetic piano solos are a perfect foil for Tim's tenor and soprano playing whilst Chris Goodsell's accurate bass and Lester Bennett's sensitive drumming (if 'sensitive' is the right word to describe his funk rhythms!) provide the perfect accompaniment.
This is a band definitely not to be missed and I look forward to their next visit.
Peter Stephens
Hastings Jazz Club
During the late summer and early autumn we had several generations of sax players play with their respective impressive rhythm sections, the young Rob Hughes, the maturing Tim Collinson, the well established Pat Crumly and the not so young Tony Coe.
These are all good sax players who predominantly play standards. The one that stood out for me was Tim Collinson - his choice of material was excellent and it was great to hear a very sensitive take on the Freddie Hubbard number Little Sunflower. Lester Bennett, his drummer started the tune with some really expressive and subtle percussion work.
Lynda Murray
Hastings Jazz Club