EFG London Jazz Festival: Reiss Ellis Beckles - Blues & The Abstract Truth
- When
- Where
- Vortex Jazz Club
11 Gillet Square, London
London
N168AZ
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About this event
Doors 7:45 PM, Music 8:30 PM - 2 sets of music
Line-up:
Joseph Oti - Trumpet
Reiss Ellis Beckles - Alto Saxophone
Houston Patton - Tenor Saxophone
Phil Knights - Baritone Saxophone
Simon Purcell - Piano
Tom Riviere - Double Bass
Laura Klain - Drum Kit
About:
For one night only, saxophonist and bandleader Reiss Ellis Beckles presents a live performance of Oliver Nelson’s iconic The Blues and the Abstract Truth. Featuring Nelson’s original arrangements, the ensemble brings this landmark 1961 recording to life in its entirety — celebrating its powerful melodies, sophisticated harmonies and timeless blues language. A rare opportunity to experience one of jazz’s most influential albums performed live, as originally conceived.
Good to know
- EFG London Jazz Festival: Reiss Ellis Beckles - Blues & The Abstract Truth is on Wed, 18 Nov 2026 at 19:45, at Vortex Jazz Club in London.
- Vortex Jazz Club is at 11 Gillet Square, London, London, N168AZ, United Kingdom.
- Tickets are sold by Universe (Ticketmaster): the button takes you straight to the official ticket page.
