Exeter Phoenix on Wednesday, Queens Theatre, Barnstaple on Friday
The wild red curls are somewhat tamed and his attire is more grandad than grandad shirt these days, but Ginger Baker, founding father of the rock drum solo, remains as vital a force as ever behind his kit.
The renowned hell-raiser, best known as the driving percussive force in Cream alongside Eric Clapton and Jack Bruce, is back on the road with a new band – Pee Wee Ellis (tenor sax), Alec Dankworth (bass) and Ghanaian percussionist Abass Dodoo... and a brand new sound – jazz and funk fusion. The music is a healthy mix of Thelonius Monk, Wayne Shorter, Sonny Rollins, plus challenging and fresh originals from Messrs Ellis and Baker.
Ginger Baker's Jazz Confusion play
