A gig held at The Gallimaufry on Wednesday 6th February. The event starts at 21:00.
Waldo's Gift invite Yorkshire-based ferocious jazz-rock outfit Wandering Monster to headline the evening, with an opening set from yours truly.
'Thoughtful music; melodic, flowing and measured, with enough twists and turns to keep everyone engaged-'
-Mike Walker (Dave Holland, Tal Farlow, Anthony Braxton, Bill Frisell)
Wandering Monster perform intricately arranged instrumental rock music which draws upon jazz sensibilities and sound worlds. Made up of five crossover musicians highly active on the northern scene, the group reach beyond what may be expected from the tried and tested line-up of the tenor saxophone/guitar quintet. Retaining the harmonic sophistication and improvisational approach of jazz, these influences are juxtaposed with the rhythmic complexity of modern rock and metal. The result is a sound that is intense and raucous, yet also dynamic, sensitive and spontaneous. An engaging live act, the band is able to pull off involved written material alongside moments of exciting, natural improvisation. Despite hailing from the musical melting pot of Leeds, the monster has been unleashed across the north of England at a number of jazz festivals after winning the 2016/17 Jazz North Introduces Award. Notable performances include support slots for Seamus Blake, Trio HLK and Mammal Hands.
Sam Quintana- double bass/compositions
Jack Chandler- saxophone
Calvin Travers- guitar
Aleks Podraza- piano/keys
Ali Wells- drums
https://www.samquintana.co.uk/wandering-monster
Entry requirements:
'Thoughtful music; melodic, flowing and measured, with enough twists and turns to keep everyone engaged-'
-Mike Walker (Dave Holland, Tal Farlow, Anthony Braxton, Bill Frisell)
Wandering Monster perform intricately arranged instrumental rock music which draws upon jazz sensibilities and sound worlds. Made up of five crossover musicians highly active on the northern scene, the group reach beyond what may be expected from the tried and tested line-up of the tenor saxophone/guitar quintet. Retaining the harmonic sophistication and improvisational approach of jazz, these influences are juxtaposed with the rhythmic complexity of modern rock and metal. The result is a sound that is intense and raucous, yet also dynamic, sensitive and spontaneous. An engaging live act, the band is able to pull off involved written material alongside moments of exciting, natural improvisation. Despite hailing from the musical melting pot of Leeds, the monster has been unleashed across the north of England at a number of jazz festivals after winning the 2016/17 Jazz North Introduces Award. Notable performances include support slots for Seamus Blake, Trio HLK and Mammal Hands.
Sam Quintana- double bass/compositions
Jack Chandler- saxophone
Calvin Travers- guitar
Aleks Podraza- piano/keys
Ali Wells- drums
https://www.samquintana.co.uk/wandering-monster
Entry requirements:
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