Jim Rattigan (french horn / arranger / composer)
Mike Chillingworth (alto sax)
Nick Costley-White (guitar)
Calum Gourlay (bass)
David Ingamells (drums)

A graduate of Trinity College of Music and the Royal Academy, French horn player Jim Rattigan started out working with classical orchestras and small ensembles, but wanted to explore music at a deeper level.

Since then he’s become a virtuoso in jazz on the French horn and whose unique talents have seen him play with the likes of Michael Brecker, Charlie Haden, the McCoy Tyner Big Band and Kenny Wheeler. He can also be heard playing on Hollywood film soundtracks.

Highly-regarded by his peers, Jim always works with the best in the business and this evening’s quintet brings together some of the finest jazz musicians in the UK to perform a program of his original compositions.

The spectacular opening gala of the EFG London Jazz Festival returns to the Royal Festival Hall with an impressive line-up of soloists featuring Dee Dee Bridgewater, Tanita Tikaram, Stella Cole, Tyreek McDole, Caleb Kunle, Natalie Williams, Vula Malinga and surprise guests. 

They’ll be performing alongside the magnificent 44-piece orchestra conducted by Guy Barker, with guest conductor Jack Murray. 

This spectacular show will be hosted by Jumoké Fashola.