Alan Barnes Quartet

Alan Barnes is the consummate jazz professional, tirelessly gigging, composing, and recording, developing his own projects and contributing to others'. His ready, dry wit makes him a popular presence on stage. His recorded catalogue is immense.  He has made over thirty albums as leader and co-leader alone. He has toured and played residencies with such diverse and demanding figures as Ruby Braff, Freddie Hubbard, Scott Hamilton, Warren Vache, Ken Peplowski, Harry Allen and Conte Candoli.

Barnes plays music that was radical 50 years ago but he infuses it with so much passion and energy you could believe it was minted on the spot, which is always part of the story with jazz. John L. Walters, The Guardian.