Ribble Valley Jazz and Blues are thrilled to welcome the incredible Ed Kainyek and his quartet for this special Sunday afternoon session at the St Mary’s Centre. Ed is a highly skilled saxophonist with an earthy and expressive style who has graced the stages of the Manchester International and Cheltenham Festivals.

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It's been a few years since we welcomed 'Ed Toots Kainyek' to RVJBF and a return has been long overdue!

An excellent Sunday afternoon awaits you with Ed Kainyek and his quartet for this special at the St Mary’s Centre.

A local legend on the Manchester and Leeds jazz scene as saxophonist, teacher, band leader, arranger and most notably for having hosted innumerable jam sessions.

Ed is an alumnus of the Leeds Jazz Rock Orchestra and cites Dexter Gordon, Charlie Parker, Joe Henderson, Phil Woods, and Grover Washington as key influences on his playing. A highly skilled saxophonist with an earthy and expressive style who has graced the stages of the Manchester International and Cheltenham Festivals.

Line-Up:
Ed Kainyek: Sax

John Sandham: Bass

Liam Butler Webb: Keys

Drums: TBC