Talking Spirits is a unique group of musicians with diverse backgrounds and influences. They blend world music, folk music, jazz and Anglo-Caribbean rhythms, inspired by different musical traditions.

James Lascelles, keys, dulcimer, melodica and assorted percussion
Richard Bailey, drums
Tim Herniman, sax and violin
Michael Bailey, bass

The band's 2023 album Hands is here on Bandcamp.
https://talkingspirits.bandcamp.com/album/hands

Reviews of it have said:
” A record that mixes folk, world music, jazz and Anglo-Caribbean music and which makes life sing.” Le Soir
“Each song flows quietly on tribal beats and a theme that Lascelles then fills with special sounds from his keyboard.” Luminous Dash
“You’re dealing with a group of very talented musicians who, seasoned as they are, know almost perfect music to make.” Rootstime
“Talking spirits, hands that are ready for a levitation with sometimes a South American rhythmic touch and you have a few defining ingredients of this very melodic disc, which still surprises with the sparkling elaboration of the themes.” Jazz & Mo

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Level access from street – please contact us on boxoffice@ashburtonarts.org.uk if a wheelchair space is needed, or if you have any other special requirements.