Alec Dankworth - Alec Dankworth's World Spirit

Details

Alec Dankworth is a British Jazz Awards winner who has worked with artists as diverse as Stephane Grappelli, Abdullah Ibrahim and Van Morrison. After studying at Berklee College of Music in Boston, Alec joined various groups, notably Clark Tracey, Julian Joseph and Nigel Kennedy. During a New York residency he played with the Duke Ellington Orchestra and became a member of the Dave Brubeck Quartet. Formed out of Alec's love of music from the Iberian peninsula, World Spirit explores melodies from Africa, South America and other continents from a jazz perspective. The line up includes Emily Dankworth (vocals), leading tenor Brandon Allen and world percussionist Paul Clarvis.

Cast/Performers

Emily Dankworth (vocals), Brandon Allen (tenor), Paul Clarvis (percussion)