Listed between Chet Baker and Count Basie in Geoffrey Smiths BBC publication ‘100 Jazz Greats’, Frome resident Iain Ballamy has a rare and beautiful sound on the tenor saxophone, both captivating and instantly recognisable. His remarkable quartet features fellow Frome-based jazz luminaries - pianist Gareth Williams, bassist Nick Pini and drummer Dave Smith. Since emerging […]
Two of British folk’s most distinctive and highly regarded artists join together in a brand new inspired collaboration. BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards winner Jackie Oates is a celebrated singer and multi-instrumentalist widely known for her tender, arresting interpretations of traditional folk songs. Drawing on her Irish heritage, pianist and singer Belinda O’Hooley’s music showcases […]
Buena Bristol Social Club is a collaboration of top-notch Cuban and Bristol-based musicians in the Latin music scene. Cuban musician, Michel Padron has carefully crafted a band that faithfully preserves the distinctive sound and flavour of Buena Vista Social Club’s music. The band’s music is a blend of traditional Cuban rhythms, jazz, and folk, with […]
