An all-star trio drawn from the London jazz scene, drummer Sam Jesson (Joe Webb Trio), bassist Tom Farmer (Empirical) and saxophonist George Crowley (Yazz Ahmed) bring new light and a shared joy to celebrated tunes from across the jazz repertoire, inspired by and featuring compositions and arrangements by Ahmad Jamal, Sonny Rollins, Duke Ellington, simultaneously respectful of the original classic material, and alert to the new possibilities that it can present. Vivid and alive, three musicians making dynamic and exciting links between the past and the future of the music.

"Contemporary & spontaneous interpretations of old material, with the trio approaching their sources in a spirit of genuine affection, but still determined to leave their own stamp on the music." JazzMann

Here's some of their music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GbHM72rcr0Y

George Crowley is one of the finest UK sax players, mixing expressive energy with melodicism and a beautiful sound, you may have caught him at The Lescar many times, including with Vula Viel, Corrie Dick, Olie Brice, Brigitte Beraha, and his own trio, he also plays with Melt Yourself Down, Julian Argüelles' Septet, Yazz Ahmed and Red Snapper.

One of the finest and most in-demand bass players around, a wonderful energising presence, you may have caught Tom Farmer playing with the multi-award winning Empirical (twice winners of MOJO awards), or with Andre Canniere, and Ant Law. He also tours internationally with Anoushka Shankar.

Sam Jesson is an exciting, subtle, inventive and interactive drummer, described by London Jazz News as 'one of the young UK jazz scenes best-kept secrets', and as a Rising Star in Jazzwise magazine's annual review of 2020.

Intoxicating, thoughtful and intimate music featuring Martin Pyne (Hi Res Heart, Espial). on vibraphone / balafon, Michael Bardon (Shatner's Bassoon, Ancient Affinity Orchestra) on double bass, and special guest, pianist Laura Cole. Music focused on subtle tones and textures, full of space and sonic detail, layered with richly lyrical melody, counterpoint, and earthy grooves. They're joined in the second set by brilliant pianist / composer / improviser Laura Cole (Metamorphic, Anemone Quartet), to form a beautifully poised trio of three of the most acclaimed improvisers around.

A fluid and creative improviser, Martin Pyne's solo album 'Spirits Of Absent Dancers' was named in the Guardian as one of the best albums of 2020. His work is wide-ranging, covering jazz, free improvisation, contemporary dance, and as a silent film accompanist. You may have caught him at The Lescar previously with the wonderful Hi Res Heart quartet and with Espial. His brand new album, TRIOS, is just out on Discus Music, and features Michael Bardon, Johnny Hunter, David Beebee and Angus Bishop.

"In terms of percussion improvisation, try to imagine something that runs from the Zen sound-painting of Frank Perry to the light swing of Billy Higgins. There's nothing loud, nothing showy, nothing esoteric. Just a delight in the deft touch of a stick, a mallet, a finger or a wire brush on metal, skin or wood, and in the process of transforming sound into a sense of movement." Richard Williams - The Blue Moment

Michael Bardon (cello, voice) has a unique approach to bass and cello, as evidenced on his remarkable solo album 'The Gift Of Silence'. He has worked with a variety of musicians including Shatner's Bassoon, Matthew Bourne, Ancient Infinity Orchestra, as well as performing across the UK and Europe including at Experimenta Festival, (Bari, Italy) Locomotive Jazz Fest (Italy), Jazz Od Nowa Fest (Poland), Manchester Jazz Festival, The Vortex, Club Integral (London).

A thoughtful and creative presence on the UK improvised music scene, Laura has visited The Lescar previously with her wonderful dynamic octet Metamorphic, with whom she recorded three albums, as well as in bands led by Corey Mwamba, Martin Archer, and Johnny Hunter. Her other collaborations include with Martin Archer/Julie Tippetts, Faye MacCalman, Lara Jones, Keith Jafrate's group Orfeo 5, and Seth Bennett.

Guitarist Harry Christelis brings an acclaimed quartet of musicians from the London jazz scene and utterly entrancing music; a hypnotic fusion of jazz and folk traditions with ambient electronics and immersive sonic landscapes, drones and textures.

Harry Christelis (guitar / electronics), George Crowley (saxophone /electronics), Andrea Di Biase (double bass), and Dave Storey (drums) bring a deeply communal approach to improvisation, colouring, shaping, and delineating every moment of each piece together, through dreamy psychedelic trips, expansive soundscapes, delicate moments of intimacy, and furious bursts of energy. It's an exceptional quartet and music of real beauty, quietly cathartic with a real sense of equilibrium.

Here's some music: https://youtu.be/uPTHgYNGugs?si=b3Xh-q45teP46cGo

"With shades of ECM, Jon Hassell and late-'60s Miles Davis, these meditative, minimalist creations are imbued with offbeat beauty" MOJO ★★★★

"Compelling ambient music pitched somewhere between In A Silent Way-era Miles Davis and late-era Talk Talk" The Guardian

"Exemplifies the very notion of innovative and progressive contemporary jazz" UK Vibe ★★★★

"Breathy and textural tones that perfectly create a sense of space and memory" Soweto Kinch, BBC Radio 3

"Music with a serene beauty" Kevin Le Gendre, BBC Radio 3

Guitarist Harry Christelis' five albums as a leader ('Moostak Trio' (2020) and 'Scribbling' (Ubuntu, 2022), 'Nurture The Child / Challenge The Adult', 'Half Truths' and the latest quartet album 'Preserving Fictions' have met with acclaim internationally and rightly so. You may also have caught his beautiful and meditative duo with guitarist Pedro Velasco at The Lescar, or heard their magical album 'Scribbling'. He's performed at venues including Ronnie Scott's, The Vortex, Wilton's Music Hall, Nell's Jazz and Blues Club, Hootananny's, and Glastonbury festival.

George Crowley (saxophone /electronics) is one of the finest UK sax players, mixing expressive energy with melodicism and a beautiful sound, you may have caught him at The Lescar many times, including with Vula Viel, Corrie Dick, Olie Brice, Brigitte Beraha, and his own trio, he also plays with Melt Yourself Down, Julian Argüelles' Septet, Yazz Ahmed and Red Snapper.

You may have seen Andrea Di Biase at The Lescar or at Sheffield Jazz with Bruno Heinen's The W. Active on the London jazz scene since 2009, he was part of Kenny Wheeler's trio with Liam Noble, as well as co-leading the recording of Escape Hatch's album Roots of Unity alongside Ivo Neame with Julian Arguelles and Dave Hamblett. A lyrical, thoughtful and sophisticated bass player.

On drums, Dave Storey is in-demand on the London jazz scene, a dynamic presence appearing at Ronnie Scotts', Kansas Smitty's, The Vortex, as well as in the bands of Sam Leak, as part of Moostak Trio with Harry Christelis, and with his own trio, which features James Allsopp and Conor Chaplin.