Denys Baptiste & Gary Crosby in York

Denys Baptiste, the English jazz saxophonist, brings his tenor and soprano playing to York alongside Gary Crosby. Baptiste, a graduate of the Tomorrow's Warriors programme, has collaborated with musicians such as McCoy Tyner and Courtney Pine. His debut album *Be Where You Are* was nominated for the Mercury Music Prize and won the MOBO Award for Best Jazz Act in 1999.

Attendees can expect a performance that spans Baptiste's career, from his early work with Nu Troop to his later albums like *Let Freedom Ring!*, which commemorated the 40th anniversary of Martin Luther King's "I Have A Dream" speech. Baptiste's playing is noted for its powerful technique and ability to improvise across a wide range of musical styles.

This concert in York offers a chance to hear a musician described as "one of the true heavyweights of UK jazz" in an intimate setting. With Gary Crosby, a key figure in the UK jazz scene and Baptiste's longtime collaborator, the evening promises a display of modern jazz.