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Simeon May Trio + The Naomi Gee Wright Band [double bill]

Doors 7:45pm, music 8.30pm

 

ABOUT

Simeon May Trio

Simeon May – Tenor Saxophone and Bass Clarinet

Kinzan – Double Bass and Electric Bass

Theo Guttenplan –  Drums

The group, three years young, was born out of a love for the great trio records of Rollins, Ornette, Paul Bley, Paul Motian, Joe Henderson and Joe Lovano. These sounds collide with traditions of European jazz, folk and improvised musics in the trio’s original compositions, making for a sound that feels both deeply rooted and distinct in character. With a strong sense of freedom and interplay, the group explore and abstract their song-like forms and celebrate the breadth and openness of the trio setting.

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The Naomi Gee Wright Band  

Naomi Gee Wright – Cello / Composition

Brigitte Beraha – Voice

Ben Hazleton – Tabla

After being inspired to write her ‘Trust’ Suite for solo cello for the Anima Rising CD, Naomi expanded the music to include tabla and voice and the Naomi Gee Wright Band was born.

The music, performed with her bandmates, vocalist Brigitte Beraha and Ben Hazleton on tabla is finely balanced between composition and improvisation.

With core influences of Indian music, (Naomi has visited many times), and Celtic folk string music, other inspirations for Naomi include Ry Cooder, Egberto Gismonti, Joni Mitchell, Frida Kahlo, and Benjamin Britten.

 “There’s inspired accompaniment from flute, violin and particularly Naomi Wright’s cello.”  The Guardian

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