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SUMMARY:Josephine Davies’ Ensō Ensemble – ‘Celtic Wheel’ Album Launch
DESCRIPTION:Doors 7:30 PM\, Music 8:30 PM - 1 set of music\n \nLine-up:\nJosephine Davies – conductor\, composer\, arranger\, tenor saxophone\n\nMike Chillingworth – alto & soprano saxophone\n\nRachel Cohen – alto saxophone\n\nAdam Bishop – tenor saxophone/flute/clarinet\n\nGeorge Crowley - tenor saxophone/clarinet\n\nJames Allsopp - baritone saxophone/bass clarinet\n\nNoel Langley – trumpet/flugelhorn\n\nRuben Fowler – trumpet/flugelhorn\n\nNick Smart – trumpet/flugelhorn\n\nRobbie Robson – trumpet/flugelhorn\n\nAnna Drysdale – horn\n\nOlli Martin – trombone\n\nTom White – trombone\n\nYusuf Narcin - bass trombone\n\nAlcyona Mick – piano\n\nDave Whitford – double bass\n\nShane Forbes – drums\n\nAbout\nThe Ensō Ensemble – album launch of the Celtic Wheel of the Year\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 award winning saxophonist and composer Josephine Davies as she plays with the balance of written music and space for improvisation. This has been the same trajectory as with her trio Satori (with drummer James Maddren and bassist Dave Whitford\, on Whirlwind Recordings)\, though now she is taking it much further with her 17 piece orchestra.\n\nJosephine has been writing for large ensembles for the past 15 years\, beginning during her residency as tenor saxophonist in the London Jazz Orchestra led by Scott Stroman. This was an opportunity for her to experiment with ideas and sounds\, and eventually begin her own band. Deeply inspired by a range of composers from Vince Mendoza to Stravinsky to Maria Schneider\, Josephine’s writing focuses on flowing melodies\, rich harmonies and creative use of instrumental textures.\n\nTonight is the official album launch of the ‘Celtic Wheel of the Year’\, released today on Ubuntu Records\, a series of 8 pieces representing the 8 parts of the Celtic Wheel\, bringing a much-needed celebration of nature\, connection\, and renewal to our fragmented times. The suite begins with Summer Solstice\, the longest and lightest day of the year and moves through the metaphorical and literal wheel\, becoming increasingly dark and tenebrous\, before returning at the end of the cycle back to light and luminosity.
URL:https://www.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/josephine-davies-enso-ensemble-celtic-wheel-album-launch-1st-show/
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