SOLD OUT - Brian Auger Oblivion Express & The Yazz Ahmed QNT: BRIT JAZZFEST DOUBLE BILL Saturday 31st July

The famed B3 and keyboard player Brian Auger has created a distinct voice that combines jazz, rock, soul and funk, that is clearly recognizable to his millions of fans. With over 20 recordings to his name Brian  has accumulated a Grammy Nomination, 10 albums charting in Billboards Hot 100, a #1 single, and the title of "The Godfather of Acid Jazz". Rave reviews and demands for return engagements follow this artist wherever he goes.

Playing opposite Auger tonight will be Miles/Hubbard/Clifford Brown influenced Trumpet & Flugelhorn player Yazz Ahmed described as gutsy and thoughtful with her stunning quintet featuring Shabaka Hutching (ts), Nadia Sherrif (p), Laurence Cottle (b) and Jim Hart (d)

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Lineup (unconfirmed)

Brian Auger - keyboards

Karmah Auger - Drums

Savannah Auger - Vocals

Niklas Sample - Bass

The legendary Brian Auger's Oblivion Express has returned. The famed B3 and keyboard player, has created a distinct voice that combines jazz, rock, soul and funk, that is clearly recognizable to his millions of fans. With over 20 recordings to his name and lengthy stints on the RCA and Warner Bros. labels, Brian Auger has accumulated a Grammy Nomination, 10 albums charting in Billboards Hot 100, a #1 single, and the title of "The Godfather of Acid Jazz".

Brian's bands over the years have featured Rod Stewart, Long John Baldry, Julie Driscoll and even Jimi Hendrix.   In addition Brian has recorded with great luminaries as The Yardbirds, Eric Clapton, Van Morrison, Eric Burdon and Down To The Bone. The new incarnation of the Oblivion Express is a family affair featuring Karma Auger on drums and Savannah Auger on vocals, who live up to the Auger name and make the Oblivion Express smoke.   Rave reviews and demands for return engagements follow this artist wherever he goes.