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Jeff Spencer electric bass, composition
Jim Blomfield piano, composition
Kevin Figes saxophones, composition
James Gardiner-Bateman alto saxophone
Ben Waghorn tenor sax, bass clarinet
Josh Arcoleo tenor sax
Nick Malcolm trumpet
Andy Hague trumpet
Jonny Bruce trumpet
Patrick Hayes trombone
Liz Purnell trombone
Justin Pavey bass trombone
Jerry Crozier-Cole guitar
Daisy Palmer drums
Waf flute

An astonishing contemporary jazz big band, the launch of this 15-piece jazz supergroup was one of the highlights of 2009.

Formed to play the powerful, and diverse, new compositions of pianist Jim Blomfield, altoist Kevin Figes and bassist Jeff Spencer, this awesome collective of Bristol's finest jazz musicians bursts with talent, including Ben Waghorn, Josh Arcoleo, James Gardner-Bateman, Daisy Palmer and Andy Hague. A genre-bending programme drawing on classical, funk and mainstream modern jazz, and moving from closely composed pieces to ferocious, full-blooded free playing, with arresting jazz soloing throughout, this rare outing is highly recommended.

'A very satisfying evening of contrasting style and sound with every player an integral part of its success.'
Venue Magazine

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