Southend Jazz Festival Presents CUT CAPERS

Cut Capers are the explosive 9-piece from Bristol known for their legendary high-energy shows. They have cultivated a killer reputation for their vibrant and infectious performances, guaranteed to get any crowd on their feet.Their vibrant sound has seen them championed by the likes of Jazz FM. The station has given their music widespread support, featuring a previous album as 'Album of the Week', their single 'Home' as Nigel Williams' 'Tune of the Week', and adding multiple tracks to their prestigious A-List playlist.The band now comes fresh from a triumphant year on the road, which saw them command a crowd of 20,000 at France's Festival du Bout du Monde and sell out iconic London venues including The 100 Club and Pizza Express Holborn. A recent highlight was sharing the stage with Acid Jazz icons The Brand New Heavies at the Royal Albert Hall. Get ready for a night where epic arrangements and scintillating solos collide in a whirlwind of live energy."They're on their way up!"Huey Morgan, BBC Radio 6 Music"I am feeling that! Oh my goodness that just had me moving!"YolanDa Brown OBE, Jazz FM"Go see them... Marvellous"John Osborne, Jazz FM"Inspirational"Jimmy Cliff"Come on, that puts a wiggle in your walk!"Craig Charles, BBC Radio 6 Music