Chris Potter Quartet
The first of a season of programmes recorded atthis year's Cheltenham Jazz Festival features American saxophonist Chris Potter in a giggiven earlierthis evening at the Everyman Theatre. Potter, who made a name for himself early on playing with Charlie Parker 's ex-sparring partner, trumpeter Red Rodney, has only just celebrated his 30th birthday but has already established a reputation as one of the major saxophonists in jazz. He performs tonight with his own quartet, supported by pianist Kevin Hayes , bassist Scott Colley and Brian Blade on drums. Presented by Jez Nelson.
Producers Steve Shepherd and Kathryn Willgress