★Ziggy’s 7th Anniversary special★ - STEVE TAYLOR BIG BAND eXpLoSiOn

Powerhouse drummer Steve Taylor and the Big Band eXpLoSiOn celebrate Ziggy’s 7th Anniversary Show performing some of Steve’s favourite music & songs with the Big Band eXpLoSiOn’s trademark style. Expect musical fireworks & Steve’s deftly crafted arrangements of Al Jarreau, Gil Scott-Heron, Quincy Jones, Buddy Rich, George Benson plus icing the cake with brand new original tracks & special guests. Taylor leads the band with his unmistakably vibrant drumming together with the luscious vocals of Ziggy’s co-curatorpercussionist writing partner Josie Frater. The band features 16 of the hottest horn charged crew around including Sax maestros, Parliamentary Jazz award winner Phil Meadows & long-time collaborator Vasilis Xenopoulos. Steve Taylor Big Band eXpLoSiOn always deliver, being acknowledged by fans and critics alike as one of the most exciting British jazz groups on the music scene; wowing audiences at Ronnie Scott’s Jazz club, Pizza Express Jazz Club, London Jazz Festival and Ziggy’s to name a few. Taylor has performed with Ian Shaw, Claire Martin obe, Omar mbe, appeared as featured guest BBC Radio 2 Clare Teal show and shared the stage with likes of Mica Paris. Steve fuses his love of jazz, swing, rock and world music performing, high-energy material that expresses both tenderness and power in the same instant. “Fiery & Hard Hitting” ★★★★★ Time Out "Powerhouse drumming" Rhythm