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Noel Jewkes Quartet - A veteran saxman with a sparkling sound
"A prodigious multi-instrumentalist who has been a mainstay on the San Francisco jazz scene for almost 40 years, [Noel] Jewkes is a compelling, cool-toned tenor player . . . best known as a fluent soloist who can add a jolt of electricity to any musical situation." - Andrew Gilbert, San Francisco Examiner
A night with Noel Jewkes is a night of pure, straight-ahead jazz beauty. Jewkes has been at the heart of the San Francisco jazz world for those 40 years Mr. Gilbert spoke of, and that heart shines through on every note Jewkes plays.
"Noel Jewkes manages to create a modern sound without losing the essence of the song he's playing." - Dave Nathan, AllAboutJazz
Jewkes grew up in Salt Lake City in a musical household. His father was a trumpet player and the younger Jewkes played in the family band. Jewkes came to California in the early 60's and landed in San Francisco in 1963.
Over the years, Jewkes has performed with just about everyone in the Bay Area. He's recorded with John Hendricks, Wesla Whitfield, Mary Stallings, Lavay Smith, Mimi Fox, and Larry Vuckovich, as well as his own ensembles. He was on the stage at the legendary Fillmore Street nightspot Bob City and took part in the experimental whirlwind of the late-60's San Francisco rock scene.
With his exquisite phrasing and warm, sinuous sound, Jewkes is a widely sought after session man. He recently appeared on local vocalist Jonathan Poretz's CD, A Lot of Living to Do. In reviews of that release, Dan McClenaghan of AllAboutJazz wrote of "Noel Jewkes' smoky, moody wee hours tenor saxophone," and John Gilbert of ejazznews said, "Poretz' vocal along with a smoldering tenor solo by Noel Jewkes makes 'Then I'll Be Tired Of You' a ballad that that will catch your attention and linger long after the last note."
Pure beauty and pure jazz. That's the sound and style of saxophonist Noel Jewkes.
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LocationJazz at Pearl's
256 Columbus Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94133
United States
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