After a packed out show in September the Phil Meadows Group return to the Vortex with a host of brand new material alongside a selection of music from their critically acclaimed debut album ‘Engines of Creation‘.
Dubbed by BBC Radio 3’s Jez Nelson as ‘a collection of rising stars on the British jazz scene’ Meadows’ clever episodic writing balances an eclectic range of contemporary influences, strong improvisational language, and wit. Combining soaring melodies, a collection of grooves and elements of the avant-guard the group showcases players from an important new wave of rising British talent, featuring acclaimed trumpeter Laura Jurd, pianist Elliot Galvin, bassist Conor Chaplin and drummer Simon Roth.
Phil Meadows – Alto/Soprano Sax
Laura Jurd – Trumpet
Elliot Galvin – Piano
Conor Chaplin – Bass
Simon Roth – Drums
“A collection of rising stars on the British jazz scene” – Jez Nelson (BBC Jazz on 3)
“All in all Meadows has made quite an entrance for a new kid on the block” – Selwyn Harris (Jazzwise Magazine)
“First rate understated playing from a highly talented group of ‘new generation’ British jazz musicians.” – Bebop Spoken Here
“Talk about setting the bar high with a debut release…this quintet is prepared to risk and win!” – Adrian Pallant
“So, album number two please.” – Bruce Lindsay (All About Jazz)
“A generous band leader with a growing vision of a group sound, and the promise of a unique expressive voice as writer and player” – Tim Garland
“A highly professional, diligent, creative and enthusiastic musician. Certainly one to watch and definitely one to listen to.” – Jason Yarde
“Great début and great band…definitely one to watch out for”- Julian Siegel