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Peggy's Skylight | Nottingham
Thursday 5th December 2024
TICKETS: £12
Doors at 7pm
Performance 8-10pm (with interval)
Playing both vocal-led and instrumental work, Awen Ensemble take inspiration from modal tradition, spiritual jazz, and folk music found across the globe, creating compositions that are melodically focused and groove-driven "Brilliant... a really great band" Gilles Peterson, BBC Radio 6
"Brilliant… a really great band" Gilles Peterson, BBC Radio 6
"The Folk-Jazz Revival is most definitely on" UNCUT Magazine
Awen, meaning 'poetic inspiration' in Welsh, outlines the intention of their music to explore folkloric heritage, landscape and the human mind, inspiring audiences to reflect on and connect with these subjects. Playing both vocal-led and instrumental work, the outfit take inspiration from modal tradition, spiritual jazz, and folk music found across the globe, creating compositions that are melodically focused and groove-driven. Featuring spoken word, shimmering instrumentation and a Celtic mystique, Awen Ensemble bring a unique offering to the jazz table.
"Beautiful, beautiful composition" Jamz Supernova, BBC Radio 6
"An expansive folk-jazz workout" CLASH Magazine
Line up
Amy Clark – Vocals
Emyr Penry Dance – Trumpet / Flugel
Saul Duff – Tenor Saxophone
Ruari Graham – Guitars
Glen Leach – Fender Rhodes
Joe Wilkes – Upright Bass
Eddie Bowes – Drums / Bodhrán
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