Harry Dowell Quartet

Gigs · Calstock

Harry Dowell Quartet

Saturday 16 January 2027 · Doors 19:00

Arts, Calstock

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Harry Dowell Quartet is on Saturday 16 January 2027 at Arts, Calstock, with doors at 19:00. Tickets start at £14, including the booking fee.

Multi-instrumentalist and composer Harry Dowell is a mainstay on the jazz scene in Devon, described as "A wonderful young saxophonist with an ever-growing reputation". Performing across genres, Harry has been heard on BBC Radio 6 Music, and has been heard at Glastonbury Festival, becoming known for a fiery, passionate style underpinned with cerebral curiosity.2025 saw the debut of Harry Dowell Group, an original project drawing inspiration from the artistry of post-bop and contemporary jazz - pioneers such as John Coltrane, Chick Corea, and Kurt Rosenwinkel. At the core of Harry Dowell Group is a love of jazz and improvisation. Expect dense, sophisticated harmony against flowing melodies, underpinned with subtle, toe-tapping groove that invites the audience to listen

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