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Clark Tracey Sextet

Clark has been a significant feature of the British Jazz Scene for decades.  First appearing for Birmingham Jazz in the 1970’s with his father’s band Stan Tracey Quartet.  He has gone on to be recognised as the best straight ahead drummer around. Over the decades he has been noted for putting together a group of emerging talent band. This one is the latest.  It may also be the last as this is both Clark’s 60th Birthday Tour and his final one.

Line Up: Mark Armstrong – trumpet, Tom Ridout – reeds, James Wade Sired – trombone, Gareth Williams – piano, James Owston – bass & Clark Tracey - drums