Tony Kofi Presents Inside Straight [jazz/funk]

“There is so much respect in jazz circles for Tony Kofi.” – Jazzwise

“Passionate… superb… heartfelt” – The Guardian

INSIDE STRAIGHT is a celebration of the music of Cannonball Adderley, featuring compositions by Joe Zawinul, Nat Adderley, and of course Cannonball himself. Led by award-winning alto saxophonist Tony Kofi, the band explores exciting repertoire from the late 1960s / early 1970s which helped to push the boundaries of jazz music at the time and pave the way for the oncoming jazz funk revolution.

Since forming in 2021, the band has performed across the UK with live appearances at the London Jazz Festival, Swanage Jazz Festival, Derby Jazz, Nottingham Jazz Steps, Lincoln Jazzpac, Leicester Jazz and several sold-out shows at Peggy’s Skylight (Nottingham).

Line up
Tony Kofi – Alto Saxophone
Hugh Pascall – Trumpet
Matthew Ratcliffe – Rhodes, Piano & Synthesiser
Martyn Spencer – Double Bass
Andrew ‘Woody’ Wood – Drum Kit