“This is Horton’s most ambitious and most fully realised work to date.” – The Jazz Mann
“. . . when listening to Horton on baritone, Gerry Mulligan springs to mind; on tenor, that could be Frank Wess or Harold Land. The point is, she plays in the same league as those superstars." - All About Jazz
“This is jazz as it should be played. A distinctive, personal voice.” - Jazz Journal
". . . retains a sharp funky edge and forward momentum throughout.” - Jazzwise
Sunday, 29th November
Hannah Horton Quartet
Hannah Horton is a melodic maverick who forges her own path as an artist. A Selmer-endorsed, award-winning saxophonist and composer with one of the most distinctive voices on the UK jazz scene, she is noted for her captivating sense of melody, lyrical tone and the emotional honesty that runs through every performance.
Hannah's music combines modern jazz, soul, and folk genres, merging sophistication, tenderness, and accessibility. She is known for her forceful rhythms, distinct tone, and strong story sense. Both critics and listeners laud her ability to combine groove, space, and melody to create something very personal and irresistibly appealing.
Hannah's 2021 release, Inside Out, earned her a Parliamentary Jazz Award nomination for Best Newcomer and confirmed her as a major new voice in British jazz.
Hannah's fourth album, Stories on the Wind, showcases her most expressive and inventive side. Each track has its own narrative, carried on a breeze of baritone depth, tenor lyricism and fearless musical interplay.
Since its release, Stories on the Wind has received some extremely positive reviews from the jazz press, including this from All About Jazz: "Although comparisons are not always useful, the baritone who springs to mind most often
when listening to Horton is Gerry Mulligan; on tenor, that could be Frank Wess, Harold Land or even Bob Cooper, among others. The point is, she plays in the same league as those superstars.
"As a composer, Horton compares favourably to the likes of Mulligan, John Lewis, Horace Silver or Benny Golson. Heady company indeed, but Horton has ample ammunition in her musical arsenal and seldom misgauges the target."
As a bandleader, Hannah draws on over 15 years' collaboration with her dynamic quartet, whose instinctive synergy and improvisational energy define her sound.
Hannah’s artistry is driven by melody, storytelling and humanity, and the group's live performances are full of heart, humour and spontaneous connection, a true conversation between friends.
A musician whose music moves, uplifts and lingers long in the memory, Stories on the Wind is a celebration of that journey and an open invitation to listen attentively, absorb, and applaud her undoubted talent.
Hannah Horton (Tenor & Baritone Saxophones) Sam Leak (Keyboard) Rob Statham (Bass Guitar) Steve Taylor (Drums)