The Roland Ramanan Tentet is a free jazz ensemble inspired by Ramanan’s stint playing in the Peter Brotzmann Tentet. Wailing, whispering; sighing, roaring; this Tentet comprises some of the most exciting musicians to emerge from the UK, Madrid (and beyond) free-jazz and improvised music scene. Inspired by playing with the Peter Brotzmann tentet Ramanan has forged a group that combines original compositions, with free and conducted improvisation to wildly sensual effect.
The Roland Ramanan Tentet are:
Roland Ramanan (trumpet)
Nick Malcolm (trumpet)
Rachel Musson (tenor sax)
Adrian Northover (soprano sax)
Ricardo Tejero (alto sax, clarinet)
Ed Lucas (trombone)
Mark Sanders (drums)
Andrew Lisle (drums)
Roberto Sassi (electric guitar)
Dominic Lash (double bass,electric bass)
“Throws a bomb under the usual carve-up between composition and improvisation … big fun … I relished this CD.” Philip Clark, WIRE Magazine