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Punchy rhythms, fresh forms, relentless stamina
Fresh from winning the 2009 British Composer Award, Graham Fitkin has assembled a nine-piece band of virtuoso musicians to perform his latest compositions, including the incredible percussionists Aidy Spillett and Joby Burgess (Ensemble Bash). Now he treads the line between formal and free forms, In a brilliant evening of non-stop music, Fitkin and his band of trumpet, saxes, percussion, guitar, harps and bass perform vibrant sounds, pulsating rhythms, with a hint of jazz and minimalism. This is a rare opportunity to catch this remarkable ensemble live on their UK tour.
Simon Haram soprano/alto saxes
Nick Moss tenor sax/bass clarinet
Noel Langley trumpets, flugel horn
Aidy Spillett percussion, vibes
Joby Burgess percussion, marimba
Graham Fitkin piano
Alan Thomas guitars, mandolin
Ruth Wall bray and lever harps
John Lunn double bass
“...a delight that defied all fashionable labels and simply conjured its own whirlygig of ideas with such spontaneity and control.” The Guardian
“…what can I say except that the concert blew us away.” Audience member, London, Feb 2010
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