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A rare appearance from this superb band, led by sax player and musical explorer, Martin Archer. Comprising some of the most energetic and independently minded creative musicians in the North. Full line-up: Martin Archer - Sopranino, alto, saxophones, bass clarinet, bass recorder, Mick Beck - Tenor saxophone, bassoon, Graham Clark - Violin, Laura Cole - Piano, Corey Mwamba - Vibraphone, Seth Bennett - Double bass, Peter Fairclough - Drums and percussion. Inspired by the jazz avant garde, Art Ensemble of Chicago, Leo Smith and Anthony Braxton, the music is orchestrated and percussive, with strong links to jazz and blues, and open spaces for improvisation...

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A rare appearance from this superb band, led by sax player and musical explorer, Martin Archer. Comprising some of the most energetic and independently minded creative musicians in the North. Full line-up: Martin Archer - Sopranino, alto, saxophones, bass clarinet, bass recorder, Mick Beck - Tenor saxophone, bassoon, Graham Clark - Violin, Laura Cole - Piano, Corey Mwamba - Vibraphone, Seth Bennett - Double bass, Peter Fairclough - Drums and percussion. Inspired by the jazz avant garde, Art Ensemble of Chicago, Leo Smith and Anthony Braxton, the music is orchestrated and percussive, with strong links to jazz and blues, and open spaces for improvisation. "A shrewdly edited deliberation between rock grooves, improv and jazz” – Phillip Clark, WIRE

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