Smiodair brings together four leading European improvisers that share a long musical history yet had never collaborated as an ensemble. Between them they have worked extensively with many key players and musical innovators of their time and have developed a distinctive language both as improvisers and composers as well leading strong ensembles over the years.
The word Smiodair, derived from the Irish language, refers to fragments or small broken pieces, analogous to the band’s treatment of musical materials.
Playing original music composed by each member of the group, the quartet weaves in and out of improvisation in a unique way, thus creating an exciting musical narrative where thunderous grooves collide with dream-like sonic landscapes, intertwined folk influenced melodies and contagiously joyful musical conversations.
Robin Fincker: tenor saxophone / clarinet
Laura Jurd: trumpet
Simon Jermyn: bass
Dave Smith: drums
AGE RESTRICTIONS Children and young people under 16 years old may attend events accompanied by an adult (age over 18). They are not allowed to enter the premises after 9pm and they must leave the premises by midnight. Under 16s are not allowed to purchase soft drinks, but they may consume soft drinks bought for them by their accompanying adult. 16 and 17 year olds are allowed to attend events unaccompanied by an adult and they may purchase soft drinks. They must leave the premises by midnight.
Nov 22 – Smiodair
Sunday 22 November, 8pm (7pm doors)
Tickets: Details to follow
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Jazz North East presents…
Smiodair brings together four leading European improvisers that share a long musical history yet had never collaborated as an ensemble. Between them they have worked extensively with many key players and musical innovators of their time and have developed a distinctive language both as improvisers and composers as well leading strong ensembles over the years.
The word Smiodair, derived from the Irish language, refers to fragments or small broken pieces, analogous to the band’s treatment of musical materials.
Playing original music composed by each member of the group, the quartet weaves in and out of improvisation in a unique way, thus creating an exciting musical narrative where thunderous grooves collide with dream-like sonic landscapes, intertwined folk influenced melodies and contagiously joyful musical conversations.
Robin Fincker: tenor saxophone / clarinet
Laura Jurd: trumpet
Simon Jermyn: bass
Dave Smith: drums
AGE RESTRICTIONS
Children and young people under 16 years old may attend events accompanied by an adult (age over 18). They are not allowed to enter the premises after 9pm and they must leave the premises by midnight. Under 16s are not allowed to purchase soft drinks, but they may consume soft drinks bought for them by their accompanying adult.
16 and 17 year olds are allowed to attend events unaccompanied by an adult and they may purchase soft drinks. They must leave the premises by midnight.
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