[GIG] Triptych 07: Cinematic Orchestra + Fitkin Wall @ The Lemon Tree

[Jamie]

Cinematic Orchestra

Among the UKs most versatile and venerated ensembles, the Cinematic Orchestra lavishly synthesise jazz, soul, hip-hop, minimalism, choral psalms, filmic vistas, urban knees-ups and groove-lubed wig-outs.

Fronted by jazz malcontent Jason Swinscoe, TCO are a singular, virtuosic rabble: they amalgamate live instruments and electronic trickery to fashion a dazzling, dramatic palette as currently attested on their album Ma Fleur (Ninja Tune).

Theyve collaborated with rap overlord Roots Manuva and soul queen Fontella Bass (amongst others); theyve issued soundtracks including a swaggering score for silent classic Man With A Movie Camera; theyre vehemently championed by global guru Gilles Peterson. TCO are one of our most unifying musical troupes.

Fitkin Wall

An exigent fusion of new technology and ancient instruments delineates Fitkin Wall a collusion between harpist Ruth Wall and composer Graham Fitkin, whose scattered beats, stuttering grooves and digital manipulation are gloriously, and harmoniously, at odds with the intimate, organic cry of the harp.

Variously recalling Steve Reich, Ennio Morricone, Bowie, John Coltrane and Talvin Singh, Fitkin Walls mesmerising, multi-layered canvass marries neo-classical, electronica and jazz to create an enticing, sumptuous, body of work.

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