World class and a truly original voice in contemporary jazz guitar, Jim Mullen guests with some of the big hitters on the Northern jazz scene.

Jim Mullen began his playing career in Scotland but went to London in 1969 and played with Pete Brown (who wrote the lyrics for Cream), Kokomo, Brian Auger and Vinegar Joe (who had Elkie Brooks and Robert Palmer as lead singers). Mullen first came to public attention with the leading jazz-funk group of the 1970s, Morrissey-Mullen Band which recorded 7 LPs in their 15 year existence. After Morrisey-Mullen, Mullen played with everybody who is anybody in the British jazz scene as well as with American stars Gene Harris, Mose Allison, Jimmy Smith, Percy Sledge, Teddy Edwards and Jimmy Witherspoon. He is twice winner of 'Best Guitar' in the British Telecom jazz awards and 'Best Guitar' in the British Jazz Awards for 2000.

Rod Mason is familiar to Hull jazzers with his own quartet and as a member of bassist Ben Crosland's various bands, and has played major festivals, mainland Europe, BBC radio and TV. His work with Ben has got him playing with many of the country's main jazz stars, including Alan Skidmore, Peter King, Don Weller, Art Themen, Guy Barker, Gerard Presencer, Steve Waterman, Jim Mullen and Mark Nightingale. He has also played with John Surman and John Warren in the Voice of the North Orchestra. Rod cites John Surman as an inspiration and main influence. His other influences are also contemporary e.g. Michael Brecker, Kenny Garrett, Jan Garbarek and another young Scandinavian called Lars Moller. Also influenced by guitarists, the main men being John McLaughlin, John Scofield and Bill Frisell. The genial stage presence of this giant, extrovert multi-instrumentalist can sometimes conceal the fact that he is a very substantial player indeed. He brings his energy, passion and virtuosity to everything he plays be it heart-stopping ballads, funky fusion or fiercely wild tear-ups.

8:30pm. Admission: £8, HotCard etc £6
Children with adult - FREE!

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