A gig held at St George's Bristol on Thursday 27th November. The event starts at 19:30.
June Tabor – voice
Iain Ballamy – soprano & tenor saxophones
Huw Warren – piano
Quercus brings together three of the UK’s most creative, multi award winning musicians to create chamber music that weaves together the essence of folk and jazz.
Drawing on their life’s work including original compositions, traditional folk songs and reclaimed standards, Quercus subtly colours each song to create a magical atmosphere.
Two time winner of the BBC Folk Awards Singer of the Year, June Tabor rose to fame in the mid ‘70’s and has maintained a high profile career ever since, working with the likes of Maddy Prior and the Oyster Band amongst many others. Listed in the BBC’s 100 Jazz Legends, Iain Ballamy is one of the UK’s most widely celebrated jazz musicians and composers, enjoying an international career stretching from Scandinavia to India. Welsh pianist Huw Warren’s distinctive and enticing music has led to collaborations with Maria Pia de Vito, Mark Feldman and Erik Truffaz.
Together they create beautifully poignant music that forges June’s intensely passionate voice with Iain’s gloriously mellifluous melodies and Huw’s off-kilter musicality, to tell of life’s bitter sweet tales.
“An unlikely trio, you might think, but the combination proves quite magical. Together they create a subtle new idiom.” The Observer
Review of 2nd album, Nightfall, released on ECM Records:
“An album of spine-tingling conviction.” The Irish Times – 5 stars
“Majestic melancholy… an austerity and intensity that marks Quercus out as one of the more compelling trios in contemporary music.” **** Songlines
“Ballamy’s dreamy sax synchs wonderfully with Tabor’s poignant, austere phrasing. Tabor makes every word count and the sensitive sax and piano accompaniment is seamless.” Jazzwise ****
“Another Quercus set with not a sound out of place, but a wealth of quiet surprises just the same.” The Guardian ****
Reviews of debut self-titled album, released on ECM Records:
“…clarity, stillness and deep but fragile sound. It’s a unique tribute to the power of song.”
The Guardian
“one of the most surprising and beautiful pieces of work I’ve heard in a long time.” The Observer
“exceptionally lovely” The Independent on Sunday
“the fusion is magical here as [Ballamy and Warren] subtle embellishments accentuate the force of Tabor’s austere yet soulful delivery on tunes that range from ancient folk to their own…” The Times
Entry requirements: 14+
Iain Ballamy – soprano & tenor saxophones
Huw Warren – piano
Quercus brings together three of the UK’s most creative, multi award winning musicians to create chamber music that weaves together the essence of folk and jazz.
Drawing on their life’s work including original compositions, traditional folk songs and reclaimed standards, Quercus subtly colours each song to create a magical atmosphere.
Two time winner of the BBC Folk Awards Singer of the Year, June Tabor rose to fame in the mid ‘70’s and has maintained a high profile career ever since, working with the likes of Maddy Prior and the Oyster Band amongst many others. Listed in the BBC’s 100 Jazz Legends, Iain Ballamy is one of the UK’s most widely celebrated jazz musicians and composers, enjoying an international career stretching from Scandinavia to India. Welsh pianist Huw Warren’s distinctive and enticing music has led to collaborations with Maria Pia de Vito, Mark Feldman and Erik Truffaz.
Together they create beautifully poignant music that forges June’s intensely passionate voice with Iain’s gloriously mellifluous melodies and Huw’s off-kilter musicality, to tell of life’s bitter sweet tales.
“An unlikely trio, you might think, but the combination proves quite magical. Together they create a subtle new idiom.” The Observer
Review of 2nd album, Nightfall, released on ECM Records:
“An album of spine-tingling conviction.” The Irish Times – 5 stars
“Majestic melancholy… an austerity and intensity that marks Quercus out as one of the more compelling trios in contemporary music.” **** Songlines
“Ballamy’s dreamy sax synchs wonderfully with Tabor’s poignant, austere phrasing. Tabor makes every word count and the sensitive sax and piano accompaniment is seamless.” Jazzwise ****
“Another Quercus set with not a sound out of place, but a wealth of quiet surprises just the same.” The Guardian ****
Reviews of debut self-titled album, released on ECM Records:
“…clarity, stillness and deep but fragile sound. It’s a unique tribute to the power of song.”
The Guardian
“one of the most surprising and beautiful pieces of work I’ve heard in a long time.” The Observer
“exceptionally lovely” The Independent on Sunday
“the fusion is magical here as [Ballamy and Warren] subtle embellishments accentuate the force of Tabor’s austere yet soulful delivery on tunes that range from ancient folk to their own…” The Times
Entry requirements: 14+
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