Beat The Jams - Johnny Hunter Quartet

About this event

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Johnny Hunter, drummer, composer and bandleader from Manchester, was named by Jazzwise as an "artist to watch". He formed his quartet in 2010 to explores the possibilities and challenges afforded by the absence of a harmony instrument. Compositions draw on the piano-less groups of Sonny Rollins and Joe Henderson through to those of John Zorn and Chris Speed, while leaning towards the more exploratory approach of Ornette Coleman, Henry Threadgill and Joe Harriott.Hunter has taken his quartet to such esteemed venues as Ronnie Scott's, Birmingham Symphony Hall, Manchester Jazz Festival, Kings Place, and has also been recorded and broadcast by BBC Radio 3."Hard-grooving Jazz that's filtered through the investigation of the more unfamiliar" - Jazzwise"Hunter rides the kit with commanding joi de vivre", "also a composer of considerable depth." - The WireAnna Chandler-King - Alto/Baritone SaxRichard Foote - TromboneMick Bardon - BassJohnny Hunter - Drums====Happy Hour - 'Til 7pm every day.====Enjoy £4 pints of Brooklyn Pilsner or Somersby cider, bottles of house wine for £14 and two of the same cocktails for £12! Perfect for after-work drinks in the Northern Quarter or pre-gig meet ups. Available every day from open - 7pm, please check listings for bar opening times.====FOOD AND DRINK====Our trusty bar team serves up an exciting selection of drinks, including: a variety of draught beers, handpicked range of wines, contemporary signature cocktails, as well as low and no alcohol options and soft drinks.Discover our house cocktail menu here. Fancy something off menu? Our bar staff can also make a wide range of classic cocktails - Just ask!Our kitchen serves up delicious handmade Roma-style pizzas and bar snacks. Check out the full menu. Kitchen closes at 9pm.====Bar Opening Times ====Monday-Tuesday: 17.00-00.00*Wednesday-Thursday: 17.00-00.00Friday: 17.00-lateSaturday: 12.00-lateSunday: 17.00-00.00*