The Chris Corcoran Trio play an exciting and eclectic mix of instrumental music covering Blues, Jazz, Latin, Funk and Rock’n’Roll styles. The trio all cut their teeth and earned reputations on the London Blues scene and are now considered top players in their field. Instrumental dynamite, and very danceable!
The trio have appeared at the International Guitar Festival of Great Britain, and Bridport Arts Centre are delighted that Chris could fit in an appearance en route to the UK Boogie Woogie Festival where he’ll be providing the house band for major European acts.
Chris Corcoran is one of the most sought after guitarists on the UK blues and music scene. He has played with many great performers, notably West Weston’s Bluesonics, Si Cranstoun, Big John Carter and Jackson Sloan (with Ray Gelato). His trio released its debut CD “The Getaway” in 2011. Recorded in one session, with a few additional overdubs, the CD has a unique vibe and style Pipeline Magazine’s review of the album said ‘there’s much to delight the guitar purist here’.
Chris’s unique tone and style come from years of performing with his beaten up old Broadway guitar equipped with extra thick flatwound strings that make most other guitar players weep. The sound and feel of his playing also lends itself to film and TV soundtracks; he has composed the theme to a cartoon show currently in development, plus recorded at the National Film and TV School.
In his trio Chris is ably accompanied by Jamie Lawrence on bass and Rob Pokorny on drums.
Jamie Lawrence is one of the busiest upright bass players in the country. After learning the ropes from his Dad (also a bass player who recorded with Dusty Springfield) Jamie’s name is usually on the band list for most of the London Blues scene’s most exciting bands. He also works with the very funky Jetricks who are signed to Legere Records and has made a number of TV appearances, most recently in the BBC drama ‘Call The Midwife’.
Rob Pokorny is one of London’s up and coming stars. His unique feel and style of drumming has ensured he is one of the busiest and most called upon drummers of his generation. 2011 saw Rob nominated in the British Blues Awards Best Drummer category.
‘The business when it comes to 50’s style swing guitar.’ Blues in Britain Magazine
‘Looks like a fifties college kid gone bad – sounds like BB King.’ Jazz on the Streets
‘One of those rare, gifted guitarists who truly understands the rich, authentic flavours of the rocking vintage guitar’ Si Cranstoun
Friday 6th July 8pm Bridport Arts Centre, South Street, Bridport, DT6 3NR
£10/£9 members/£7 concs
Box Office 01308 424204
