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The Joy Of Sax: Third Time Lucky

Sax Collective

A brilliant performance from four saxophonists who know each other inside out. There's Rob (baritone), Zoe (alto), Ryan (tenor) and Sophie (soprano) and the versatility this mix gives the arrangements is breathtaking. But the arrangements are only half of it; the group weave in jokey interpretations and coordinated movements to create a wonderfully entertaining hour. They bobbed on Gershwin's 'Lady Be Good', wore masks for 'The Simpsons' theme and their sequences for 'The Lion King' medley were stunning. They didn't just swing the house down but were technically excellent as well and played the faultless four movement Pier Gynt suite after racily enacting the protagonist's story. It was another imaginative, lively scene in this must-see gem of the Fringe.

St Marks, 11-15 Aug, times vary, £7.00 (£5.00), fpp 155

tw rating: 5/5

published: Aug-2008

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