Stuart McCallum (Cinematic Orchestra), Mike Walker

A joint presentation with Jazz North – Mike and Stuart are Northern Line Artists.

Mike is known for his rock-out solos with bands such as the Impossible Gentlemen, Stuart for his electronic fabrications and popular work with the Cinematic Orchestra.

For this gentle presentation both musicians use acoustic guitars to re-imagine and re-sculpt their own original compositions and some well-known jazz standards into fresh shapes. Mike Walker is already known for his compositions, in particular “Clockmaker” which is a favourite of every band he plays with. Stuart too has written harmonically interesting pieces for the two to improvise around.

The album of their work was released in October.
They have been working together for nearly two years and our gig is the last in an extensive period of touring - they will be on top form with an intuitive rapport.

“Throughout the album, the duo explore space, spontaneity and beauty to create intelligent camp-fire music that is characterised by focus and restraint.”

Mike Walker - guitar
Stuart McCallum - guitar