What is the ADJQ?
Led by award winning trombonist Andy Derrick, the ADJQ performs a potent blend of original music influenced by the compositions of Carla Bley, Andy Sheppard and Dave Holland and is a cohesive mix of electric jazz inspired by Latin styles liberally spiced with funk grooves
The ADJQ features Andy Derrick on Trombone and Electric Trombone, Jo Ruddick on Keyboards, Ben Markland on Bass Guitar and Neil Bullock on Drums.
Critical acclaim for Andy and the band:
“great trombone playing… gutsy funk and soaring lyricism” – Mark Bassey, trombone guru
“Birmingham’s best Jazz trombonist” – Birmingham Alive
“…compositions were interesting and well thought out” - Mark Nightingale, top UK trombonist
“Superb Jazz Trombonist” – Birmingham Jazz
“Great sound, man” - Dennis Rollins, UK trombone sensation with Maceo Parker
“Thinking man’s Jazz” – Don Lusher, UK trombone legend