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Jazz Line-Up: Bobby Wellins at the 2015 South Coast Jazz Festival

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21/02/2015

Bobby Wellins at the 2015 South Coast Jazz Festival

BBC Radio 3 - Jazz Line-Up, Bobby Wellins at the 2015 South Coast Jazz Festival

Saxophonist Bobby Wellins's 79th birthday concert from the 2015 South Coast Jazz Festival.

Julian Joseph presents Scottish tenor saxophonist Bobby Wellins performing at his 79th birthday concert at the inaugural South Coast Jazz Festival in Shoreham.

Julian Joseph presents a special birthday concert featuring Scottish tenor saxophonist Bobby Wellins recorded at the inaugural South Coast Jazz Festival, Shoreham-by-Sea. Wellins is best know for his collaborative work with the late pianist Stan Tracey, in particular the album 'Under Milk Wood' inspired by Welsh poet Dylan Thomas. Wellins has collaborated with some of the biggest names in jazz including trumpeter Kenny Wheeler, drummer Tony Crombie, saxophonist Don Weller and guitarist Jim Mullen.

Born on January 24th, 1936 this special concert was recorded on Bobby Wellins 79th birthday at the Ropetackle Centre, Brighton and features alto saxophonist Geoff Simkins, pianist Gareth Williams, bassist Sam Burgess and Martin France on drums.

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