JASPER HOIBY\'S FELLOW CREATURES (1ST NIGHT)

Presented by: Vortex Jazz

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0	LONDON: Vortex
P	Saturday 1st April, 2017
N	8:00pm

Event information

Jasper Høiby (bass)

Mark Lockheart (saxes)

Laura Jurd (trumpet and flugel)

Will Barry (piano)

Corrie Dick (drums and percussion).

Featuring both young and seasoned lights of the London jazz scene, this band is the first new venture for Jasper\'s own music since his formation of Phronesis in 2005. The music combines a deep sense of groove and an optimistic, driving energy with contrapuntal rhythms and strong lyricism, leading JAZZWISE to

describe the band as \"masters of evolving energy\".

The band consists of - Jasper Høiby (bass) Mark Lockheart (saxes), Laura Jurd (trumpet and flugel), Will Barry (piano) and Corrie Dick (drums and percussion).

“I can only describe it as joyous. It’s a joyous album..“

JAMIE CULLUM BBC RADIO 2 -UK

“..rhythm-twisting struts are played with the breeziness of a carefree street band.”
JOHN FORDHAM, GUARDIAN -UK ****

“Strong themes and clear narratives balance optimism and doubt, reflecting the albums inspiration – the radical ecology of Naomi Kleins book
This Changes Everything.”

MIKE HOBART, FINANCIAL TIMES -UK ****