Doors 7:45 PM, Music 8:30 PM – 2 set(s) of music
Line-up:
David Ferris – Piano
Hugh Pascall – Trumpet
Richard Foote – Trombone
Tom Smith – Alto Saxophone
George Crowley – Tenor Saxophone
Nick Jurd – Double Bass
Euan Palmer – Drums
About
Led by pianist and composer David Ferris, this group features some of the best musicians both from London and the Midlands. For this performance they will be playing music from their forthcoming Stoney Lane Records album “Sketches”, which features guest appearances by the master New York guitarist Peter Bernstein.
This band was originally formed in October 2016 and the music draws from both the rich sound of large fully-orchestrated groups, and smaller more improvised settings. Their debut album, Alphabets, was released in 2018, and was followed with a highly successful 10-date UK tour (supported by Arts Council England.) The band were joined for both by Estonian singer Maria Väli (of the multi-award winning Estonian Voices) and the music received critical acclaim across the UK jazz press.
“One to watch.” – Helen Mayhew, Jazz FM
“A buoyant affair, teeming with fluctuating moods, lush harmonic episodes and zesty solos.” – Adrian Pallant
“A young musician of great promise.” – Ian Mann, thejazzmann.com
“I was really impressed by the fluency and imagination of Dave Ferris’ playing.” – Tony Dudley-Evans, Cheltenham Jazz Festival