Headfirst Editor's Pick
"Neo-classical adventurism from the brains behind the keys in Spindle Ensemble and Tezeta (as well as Cosmo Sheldrake and Alabaster dePlume). Inzani leads first his piano trio and then a 9 piece band with astonishing compositional breadth, from delicate chamber beauty to downtown cinematic drama and luscious cosmic exotica. A true wonder FFO: Keith Jarrett, Nils Frahm, Jóhann Jóhannsson, Einaudi."
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A gig on Thursday 5th December. The event starts at 20:00.
“unhinged, exhilarating adventures in genre-hopping”
“There is a narrative logic to Inzani’s compositions that is compelling, heart-rending and gloriously disturbing.”
★★★★★ Contemporary Album of the Month (Sept 2024) - The Guardian
On Thursday 5 December, Cuculi Presents an evening with Daniel Inzani (Spindle Ensemble, Tezeta) at The Forge in Bristol.
An astonishingly inventive and prolific pianist & composer, Daniel's recent critically acclaimed triple album 'Selected Worlds' (Hidden Notes, 2024) features the different sides of his musical personality; neoclassical chamber music, improvisation, contemporary composition and cosmic jazz.
In this gig, Daniel will present the vibrant, varying elements of his writing by performing two sets with different ensembles:
19:30 Doors
20:30 1st set - Piano Trio
21:30 2nd set - 9 Piece Band
Please note this will be a standing gig.
There are three ticket prices available for this show:
General - £15
Community supporter - £19
Low income - £11
We ask that those who make more than £25k per year consider opting for Community Supporter as this allows us to subsidise low income tickets.. We consider low income to apply to those who earn less than £15k per year, but we don’t ask for any proof.
This gig is part of a funded series - Beth Roberts (Cuculi Records) is supported by the Early Career Promoter Fund which is managed by PRS Foundation and funded by Arts Council England using Supporting
Grassroots Music funding from DCMS.
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DANIEL INZANI
Self-taught pianist and composer Daniel Inzani has been a pivotal figure on the Bristol alternative music scene for more than a decade. He leads a neoclassical chamber quartet Spindle Ensemble, co-curates Hidden Notes Festival in Stroud, and he’s worked with a baffling array of outfits, playing Ethiopian funk, Indonesian gamelan, rocksteady, 1950s-style exotica and post rock, as well as working closely with fellow maverick musicians Alabaster dePlume and Cosmo Sheldrake.
His assorted projects have led to a prolific discography, performances worldwide and a singular compositional voice; born from extensive experimentation with live ensembles and his idiosyncratic approach to music theory, informed by his studies of mathematics and passion for impressionist era music.
After two decades of recording, touring and composing as a collaborator and band leader, he gathered a trusted set of skilled improvisers and virtuoso players to record his first major solo release Selected Worlds, exploring the very different sides to his musical personality across 3 contrasting but connected vinyl LPs. The critically acclaimed triple album was co-released by Hidden Notes Records and Tardigrade Records in September 2024, receiving a 5 star review in The Guardian where it was listed as the contemporary album of the month.
“Selected Worlds is a groundbreaking debut triple album that boldly traverses an eclectic musical landscape, blending classical, jazz, contemporary, and avant-garde styles with unparalleled finesse” Classical Post
“Superbly composed and adroitly performed” Louder Than War
“As intimate as it all is truly cinematic, the scale and breadth are impressive; the performances as articulate and stirring as they are dramatic and full of descriptive scenes, thoughts, meditations and moods” Monolith Cocktail
“Effervescent music-making... rich and evocative” BBC Music Magazine
“A soundtrack to the imagination” Listening Post
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CUCULI RECORDS
Cuculi Records is a DIY label based in Bristol, run by a woman-led collective of musicians and songwriters with the aim of helping grassroots artists navigate the complexities of releasing music independently. We work with bedroom composers, folk singers, ambient explorers and unusual ensembles, often creating beautiful sounds that don't have a name yet.
Cuculi Presents is an opportunity to hear both local & national artists live in listening spaces around Bristol.
@cuculirecords
Entry requirements: no age restrictions
“There is a narrative logic to Inzani’s compositions that is compelling, heart-rending and gloriously disturbing.”
★★★★★ Contemporary Album of the Month (Sept 2024) - The Guardian
On Thursday 5 December, Cuculi Presents an evening with Daniel Inzani (Spindle Ensemble, Tezeta) at The Forge in Bristol.
An astonishingly inventive and prolific pianist & composer, Daniel's recent critically acclaimed triple album 'Selected Worlds' (Hidden Notes, 2024) features the different sides of his musical personality; neoclassical chamber music, improvisation, contemporary composition and cosmic jazz.
In this gig, Daniel will present the vibrant, varying elements of his writing by performing two sets with different ensembles:
19:30 Doors
20:30 1st set - Piano Trio
21:30 2nd set - 9 Piece Band
Please note this will be a standing gig.
There are three ticket prices available for this show:
General - £15
Community supporter - £19
Low income - £11
We ask that those who make more than £25k per year consider opting for Community Supporter as this allows us to subsidise low income tickets.. We consider low income to apply to those who earn less than £15k per year, but we don’t ask for any proof.
This gig is part of a funded series - Beth Roberts (Cuculi Records) is supported by the Early Career Promoter Fund which is managed by PRS Foundation and funded by Arts Council England using Supporting
Grassroots Music funding from DCMS.
***
DANIEL INZANI
Self-taught pianist and composer Daniel Inzani has been a pivotal figure on the Bristol alternative music scene for more than a decade. He leads a neoclassical chamber quartet Spindle Ensemble, co-curates Hidden Notes Festival in Stroud, and he’s worked with a baffling array of outfits, playing Ethiopian funk, Indonesian gamelan, rocksteady, 1950s-style exotica and post rock, as well as working closely with fellow maverick musicians Alabaster dePlume and Cosmo Sheldrake.
His assorted projects have led to a prolific discography, performances worldwide and a singular compositional voice; born from extensive experimentation with live ensembles and his idiosyncratic approach to music theory, informed by his studies of mathematics and passion for impressionist era music.
After two decades of recording, touring and composing as a collaborator and band leader, he gathered a trusted set of skilled improvisers and virtuoso players to record his first major solo release Selected Worlds, exploring the very different sides to his musical personality across 3 contrasting but connected vinyl LPs. The critically acclaimed triple album was co-released by Hidden Notes Records and Tardigrade Records in September 2024, receiving a 5 star review in The Guardian where it was listed as the contemporary album of the month.
“Selected Worlds is a groundbreaking debut triple album that boldly traverses an eclectic musical landscape, blending classical, jazz, contemporary, and avant-garde styles with unparalleled finesse” Classical Post
“Superbly composed and adroitly performed” Louder Than War
“As intimate as it all is truly cinematic, the scale and breadth are impressive; the performances as articulate and stirring as they are dramatic and full of descriptive scenes, thoughts, meditations and moods” Monolith Cocktail
“Effervescent music-making... rich and evocative” BBC Music Magazine
“A soundtrack to the imagination” Listening Post
***
CUCULI RECORDS
Cuculi Records is a DIY label based in Bristol, run by a woman-led collective of musicians and songwriters with the aim of helping grassroots artists navigate the complexities of releasing music independently. We work with bedroom composers, folk singers, ambient explorers and unusual ensembles, often creating beautiful sounds that don't have a name yet.
Cuculi Presents is an opportunity to hear both local & national artists live in listening spaces around Bristol.
@cuculirecords
Entry requirements: no age restrictions
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