Blow the Fuse presents ARQ - Alison Rayner Quintet

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The first in a new season for 2016 of Blow the Fuse's celebrated Tomorrow the Moon series. Five double bills at the Vortex Jazz Club featuring some of the UK's finest, original contemporary jazz all led by women. One small step for woman...

Double bass player Alison Rayner leads her stunning quintet with brilliant support from Rachael Cohen and Bruno Heinen.

ARQ Alison Rayner Quintet
Alison Rayner bass
Steve Lodder piano
Deirdre Cartwright guitar
Diane McLoughlin saxophones
Buster Birch drums

Since their acclaimed first album 'August' was released in October 2014, the band have been touring nationally. A second album is planned for 2016. Expect terrific grooves, poignant melodies and fluid improvisation; influences as diverse as funk, folk, and Afro-Cuban dance music.

"In a Jazz age with an abundance of technical excellence - and ARQ have it in great quantity - we look for something else as well. ARQ bring to the stage a musical bond that is expressed in such fun and joyful moments that it is a pleasure to be in the room with them. Jazz of the highest quality."
Phil Rose, Birmingham Jazz

"A master-class in empathetic playing with superb solos and a rhythm section of the highest calibre. Don't miss these virtuoso musicians when they come to town."
Phil Webb, Restormel Arts, South Cornwall

Rachael Cohen/Bruno Heinen Duo:
Rachael Cohen saxophones
Bruno Heinen piano

Rachael Cohen/Bruno Heinen Duo:
Rachael Cohen saxophones, Bruno Heinen piano

Originally hailing from the Shetland Isles, now a London-based alto saxophonist and composer, and one of the brightest emerging stars of her generation.

'Strikingly original compositions'

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