Matt Cook Quintet

Join us at The Jazz Sanctuary for an exceptional night of fresh jazz featuring the Matt Cook Quintet!

Matt Cook is a London-based tenor saxophonist who has been described as ‘spectacular’ by JazzJournal Magazine. He has been compared to legendary saxophonists like Wayne Shorter (London Jazz News 2020) and Mark Turner (Marlbank 2024).

Matt formed his quintet while studying at The Royal Academy of Music in London, bringing together some of the most creative young musicians on the London jazz scene. He aimed to unite four distinct musical voices that each contribute their own style and flair to the music.

His eclectic compositional influences range from modern jazz contemporaries such as Immanuel Wilkins and Ambrose Akinmusire to pioneering figures like John Coltrane and Joe Henderson. He boldly blends genres, incorporating elements from 20th-century classical composers like Messiaen and Ravel, alongside nods to alternative rock bands such as Radiohead. Repetition plays a key role in Matt’s compositions, a technique inspired by spiritual jazz that creates meditative and transcendent moments.

Expect memorable melodies, expansive improvisations, and deeply moving harmonic progressions.

- “A boundary-pushing saxophonist.” – Camden New Journal

- “Spectacular contributions from Matt Cook on tenor.” – JazzJournal

- “Two sets of Cook’s very strong originals went over very well and further highlight this talented pool of musicians as ones to watch!” – London Jazz Guitar Society

Lineup:

- Matt Cook - Tenor Saxophone

- Karim Saber - Guitar

- Reuben Goldmark - Piano

- John Jones - Bass

- Kai MacRae - Drums

Don't miss out on this opportunity to experience live jazz at its finest.