Josephine Davies' Jazz Orchestra

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Doors 7:45 PM, Music 8:30 PM - 2 sets of music
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Josephine Davies' Jazz Orchestra: Pre-Recording Concert

Award-winning saxophonist, conductor, and composer Josephine Davies brings her magnificent 17-piece big band back to the Vortex Jazz Club for an exclusive sneak peek into her next major project.
Following the widespread critical acclaim of her debut jazz orchestra release, The Celtic Wheel of the Year Suite, this special performance serves as the official pre-recording concert for the ensemble's highly anticipated second album. Be there to experience the evolution of this extraordinary project live before they head into the studio.

Davies has spent 15 years mastering large-ensemble writing. Her work masterfully balances rich harmonies, flowing melodies, and creative textures. This night promises an up-close preview of her newest, unreleased compositions.

What the Critics Said About The Celtic Wheel of the Year Suite:

"A landmark recording... Davies handles the large ensemble with confidence and aplomb." — Jazzwise

"A superb achievement... intelligent and evocative... rich, wide-ranging and colourful." — The Jazz Mann

"Beautifully poised and crafted... music of great beauty and detail." — Jazz Views

"Imbued with a form of poetic purity... an unapologetic style... enthralling." — Paris Move

Don't miss this rare opportunity to witness one of the UK jazz scene's most distinctive orchestrators shaping her next masterpiece in real time.