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Sunday May 11 @ the Loft
Fred Thomas Trio
with support sets from
Jenni Roditi Trio and
Senegalese Kora Player
(apologies that this flyer had to be sent out before the name of this musician was available)
7pm for 7.30pm
£6/£5 conc.
Bring a bottle - soft or strong.
Please RSVP - to reserve your place.
Fred Thomas Trio
Fred Thomas: Piano
Robin Fincker: Clarinet & Tenor Saxophone
Ben Bryant: Drums and Percussion
Formed in 2006, this ensemble's evolution over the past few years has lead to a creative combination of original compositions and free improvisation, drawing on a wealth of influences in contemporary classical music - Ligeti and Reich in particular - as well as African and other folkloric music. The trio explores the sonic environment generated by unconventional and often textural approaches to instrumental technique and composition. http://www.myspace.com/fredthomastrio
Fred's music carries a quality of intention and deep listening that draws you instinctively towards his playing.
Jenni Roditi Trio
Jenni Roditi : Voice and Piano
Bernard Greenwood : Amplified Violin
Richard Kilgour: Bass Guitar
Recently formed from connections made at the Loft and currently with 2 pieces in their repertoire (and a third on the way) tonight's 13 minute composition, 'Trust the Moment' written by Jenni, with original contributions from Bernard and Richard, crystalizes a number of influences and musical styles. High energy, quirky hypnotic rhythms, Indian inspired vocals and juicy harmonies.
Kora Music
A Kora is built from a large calabash cut in half and covered with cow skin to make a resonator, and has a notched bridge like a lute or guitar. The sound of a kora resembles that of a harp, though when played in the traditional style, it bears a closer resemblance to flamenco and delta blues guitar techniques. Kora players have traditionally come from griot families (also from the Mandinka tribes) who are traditional historians, genealogists and storytellers who pass their skills on to their descendants. The instrument is played in Mali, Guinea, Senegal, and The Gambia. A traditional kora player is called a Jali, similar to a 'bard' or oral historian.
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