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SUMMARY:Josephine Davies' Enso Ensemble
DESCRIPTION:Doors 3 PM\, Music 3:30 PM - 2 set(s) of music\n \nLine-up:\nJosephine Davies – Conductor\n\nAlcyona Mick – Piano\n\nDave Whitford – Bass\n\nShane Forbes – Drums\n\nMike Chillingworth – Alto/Soprano Saxophones\n\nRachael Cohen – Alto Saxophone\n\nAlec Harper – Tenor Saxophone\n\nAdam Bishop – Tenor Saxophone/Flute/Clarinet\n\nTamar Osborn – Baritone / Bass Clarinet\n\nAnna Drysdale – French Horn\n\nOlli Martin\, Tom White – Trombone\n\nEddie Curtis – Bass Trombone\n\nNoel Langley\, Nick Smart\, Josh Short\, Robbie Robson – Trumpet\n\n \nAbout\nAward winning saxophonist and composer Josephine Davies brings her 17 piece jazz orchestra to the Vortex for the second time. She has been writing for large ensembles for the past 15 years\, beginning during her residency as tenor saxophonist in the London Jazz Orchestra. This was an opportunity for her to experiment with ideas and sounds\, and eventually begin her own ensemble.\n\nDeeply inspired by a range of composers from Vince Mendoza to Stravinsky\, Josephine’s writing focuses on flowing melodies\, rich harmonies and creative use of instrumental textures. This afternoon’s concert features the suite she wrote during lockdown – a series of 8 pieces representing the 8 parts of the Celtic Wheel of the Year\, bringing a much needed celebration of nature\, connection\, and renewal to our fragmented times.\n\nThe Ensō circle is a Zen Buddhist symbol\, traditionally drawn in a single brushstroke as a meditative practice celebrating the beauty of incompletion and imperfection\, and the polarity of movement and stillness. It is an inspirational tool for Josephine as she plays with the balance of written music and space for improvisation.\n\n“Definitely a band to watch.” ★★★★ 1/2 Downbeat Magazine – Satori\n\n \n\n[embed]https://youtu.be/G1TVozMv0Kk[/embed]
URL:https://www.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/josephine-davies-enso-ensemble-2/
LOCATION:11 Gillett Square\, London\, N16 8AZ
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