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Brass Jaw
(KWRCD010)
The critically acclaimed former saxophone quartet Brass Jaw, already
well known for challenging the boundaries of “chamber jazz” have now
extended them still further.
The inclusion of the award winning trumpeter Ryan Quigley creates a
new ensemble that is truly unique in sound and direction.
Brass Jaw bristles with the excitement of a completely original set
including the odd quirky arrangement of well loved jazz standards, all
written and arranged by this stellar line up of Scottish Jazz
musicians.
Following their hugely successful national tour of the United Kingdom
in 2005, which also saw them perform live on BBC Radio Scotland, Brass
Jaw have seen a rapid rise in popularity, culminating in the release
of their début album “BURN”. 2006 saw them perform at the Clusone Jazz
Festival (Italy), Glasgow International Jazz Festival, Islay Jazz
Festival and a second appearance at the award winning Wakefield Jazz
Club.
In 2007 Brass Jaw completed their second national UK tour, Highlights
included launching the Lancaster Jazz Festival, performing in London's
famous Pizza Express Jazz Club and The Scarborough Jazz Festival,
where they performed to their largest audience to date of
approximately 600 people.
2009 has seen Brass Jaw:
- Represent British Jazz at the ‘Jazzahead’ summit in Bremen, Germany
- Tour the UK, including a seven date run at London Jazz Festival
- Premiere a specially commissioned work by John Surman at the British
Composer Awards, live on BBC Radio 3
2010 is set to be a breakthrough year for the group, with their gig
schedule already rapidly filling up.