Brass Jaw @ The Lemon Tree

[Chris_APA]

Jazz at The Lemon Tree presents

BRASS JAW

Fri 6 May, doors 7.30pm

The Lemon Tree, tickets 12+bf (concessions available)

Ryan Quigley Trumpet

Paul Towndrow Alto Saxophone

Konrad Wiszniewski Tenor Saxophone

Allon Beauvoisin Baritone Saxophone

The iconoclastic Glasgow based four-piece brings a vibrant new sound to the world of jazz. Working without a traditional rhythm section, Brass Jaw creates a performance that is truly unique in sound and direction, revealing a group that is able to adapt to almost any performance environment. Brass Jaws concerts are characterised by the bands trademark momentum, drive and charisma, in a set that strongly embraces the jazz tradition whilst reaching out into the unknown towards new musical territory.

Deep at the heart of Brass Jaws philosophy is the idea that music should be as engaging, entertaining and humorous as it is virtuosic, cerebral and progressive. Brass Jaw makes a deliberate and committed statement. The ensembles flexibility makes it the ideal vehicle for new compositions from members of the group as well as commissions for renowned composers such as ECM recording artist John Surman who composed two new works for Brass Jaw, premiered at the 2009 British Composers Awards.

"The sound of their four horns working together is massive, and theyre as mobile and pliable as well, a very mobile, very pliable thing." Rob Adams, The Herald

"Irresistible swaggering exuberance laced with grace and wit" Chris Parker, The Vortex

Brass Jaw's idiosyncratic approach to jazz lacks for nothing in the way of drive, rhythm or sheer muscle.the album resonates wit creative energy. 4 Stars" Kenny Mathieson, The Scotsman

"They played a full-on set that was absolutely right for the atmosphere in The Yardbird and brilliantly won over the audience. One of my gigs of 2009" Tony Dudley-Evans, Birmingham Jazz

www.brassjaw.co.uk

Tickets available from Aberdeen Box Office, 01224 641122.