JCUK presents Allison Neale's tribute to Art Pepper

Unique on the UK jazz scene, the Seattle born altoist’s beautifully crafted lines evoke the spirit of Paul Desmond and Art Pepper with whom she has a particular affinity. Art Pepper's centenary falls in this very week, and who better to celebrate it at the Jazz Centre than Allison Neale, whose alto sax playing so delightfully recalls the style of the West Coast jazz of Pepper's era.

As a strong advocate of the melodic West Coast jazz style, Allison is widely regarded as one of the finest exponents on today’s scene. In her early years she performed alongside leading international artists such as Ellington vocalist Adelaide Hall and altoist Bud Shank and was a featured member of the John Dankworth ‘Generations Band’ and the ‘Back to Basie’ Orchestra.