Beat the Jams presents Tom Thorp & ILUMETRIS
Finish work and unwind with some world beating live music from Manchester’s best jazz musicians.
The new Beat the Jams… monthly jazz series showcases brings the very best of Manchester’s world renowned original jazz scene, for short rush hour gigs at the iconic Band on the Wall. What better way to avoid those endless queues, chaotic traffic and stressful homeward journeys?
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Enter the murky and fantastical world of mythical beings with internationally award winning saxophonist/composer Tom Thorp and ILUMETRIS. Playing material from their critically acclaimed album Here, There be Monsters… (AMP Records), ILUMETRIS blend lyrical melody, virtuosic improvisation and vivid musical storytelling for a deep dive into the characters of ancient mythology and folklore. Profound; at times light hearted and with moments of real menace, this is an ever changing, ever engaging journey from some of the UK’s most creative improvisers.
“a dexterous player and an imaginative, original composer. Thorp’s music and performances are sparkling jewels, that warrant serious attention” Xpress Magazine, Australia
Tom Thorp – Sax/Bass Clarinet
Neil Yates – Trumpet/Flugelhorn
Andy Stamatakis-Brown – Piano
Grant Russell – Bass
John Arnesen – Drums
Curfew: 7.30pm
Stage: The Copper Bar
Audience: Unreserved Seating plus Ltd Standing Venue When
01st January 1970 at 00:00
