Rivers run, flow, walk; hurricanes bluster, scream, and cry; wetlands thrive in unpredictability and flux. Works of and inspired by these and other aqueous landscapes of Louisiana and in the Southwest of England compose this event. Readings from regional and international authors, including Louisa Adjoa Parker, Linda Chavers, and John Clarke, will be followed by a musical performance featuring the Dan Mar-Molinero Jazz Orchestra. The 18-piece ensemble will be premiering new material on aqueousness written by Ivor Novello-nominated, UK-based composer, Dan Mar-Molinero. The band comprises both familiar faces on the UK jazz scene and exciting up-and-coming talent; collectively, they have worked with leading jazz stars such as Cory Wong, Ivo Neame, Yazz Ahmed, The BBC Big Band, and Courtney Pine. Expect expansive chordal textures, powerful melodies, and deep grooves alongside ‘found sounds’ from the waters of Louisiana
Back in March I played piano with the Dan Mar-Molinero orchestra on a strange gig bringing together AI and jazz. I’ve had a bit of a strange relationship with the piano over the years. I love playing jazz music in particular but also spent a lot of my 20s around serious players and lost confidence about my playing. Piano has remained central to my compositional practice though. More recently my mate Dan Mar-Molinero keeps asking me to do gigs like this one at Turner Sims. Playing with Jasper Hoiby and Julian Arguelles as well as many other great musicians in this project was fantastic. I like it. I want to do more. Here are some great photos from Ash from whatabouttheash.
Excited to be playing piano as part of the Dan Mar-Molinero Jazz Orchestra at Turner Sims on 19 March. Super interesting project with another colleague from the University of Southampton Tom Irvine. We’ll be playing charts from Dan’s new album, sometimes with a jazz robot! What’s not to love!
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