Mercury

Mercury join them as part of their two part UK Album tour. The new album Sea Speak, released earlier this year, introduces a new 5 piece line-up as they welcome keyboardist Richard Jones (Beats and Pieces). Founded as a quartet by award winning saxophonist/composer Tom Thorp, the band's first album reached critical acclaim in 2013 and saw them short listed for the coveted Peter Whittingham Jazz Award, alongside a barn-storming debut tour including appearances at Kings Place, Colston Hall, RNCM and several of the UK’s biggest Jazz festivals.

Celebrated bassist Gavin Barras (Matthew Halsall Band, Nat Birchall Quintet), explosive guitarist Thomas Dibb (Noah’s Ark, Lauren Housley, Hot Brew Collective) and peerless drummer Johnny Hunter (Blind Monk Trio, Sloth Racket, Marley Chingus) complete this virtuosic line up.

Mercury’s sound is one of rich and spacious textures. They blend a heavy influence of European contemporary Jazz with flavours of folk, electronic and classical music alongside nods to the alternative Indie music of their native Manchester. Melodic and innovative compositions combine with fiery improvisations, commanding musicianship and an eclectic aesthetic; promising a memorable and unique performance.