Partikel String Theory Quartet - part of the EFG London Jazz Festival at Bulls Head Jazz Club

Partikel have forged a reputation as one of the most forward looking groups to emerge on the European jazz scene. The nucleus of Partikel is made up of three London based musicians led by saxophonist Duncan Eagles, who have come together to combine their various favourite musical elements to create a very particular sound of their own. Their music puts an interesting twist on the standard jazz format, whilst still honouring the tradition of deep harmony and creative improvisation. The Partikel Quartet are Duncan Eagles, saxophones & effects, Max Luthert, bass & effects and Eric Ford on drums & percussion, together with special guest Benet McLean on violin...

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Partikel have forged a reputation as one of the most forward looking groups to emerge on the European jazz scene. The nucleus of Partikel is made up of three London based musicians led by saxophonist Duncan Eagles, who have come together to combine their various favourite musical elements to create a very particular sound of their own. Their music puts an interesting twist on the standard jazz format, whilst still honouring the tradition of deep harmony and creative improvisation. The Partikel Quartet are Duncan Eagles, saxophones & effects, Max Luthert, bass & effects and Eric Ford on drums & percussion, together with special guest Benet McLean on violin. “Eagles is one of the most exciting tenor saxophonists to appear on the UK scene since Denys Baptiste first emerged ……” Marlbank. Heralded as a significant new band on the European scene over the past few years, with their fusion of jazz, rock and world music producing an array of highly distinctive musical landscapes, 2015 is a landmark year for the band as they released their third album, “String Theory” to great critical acclaim from both the UK and the European press. Already it has made the ‘best jazz album’ lists of 2015 according to the Telegraph and Marlbank. “Listenable and inventive jazz from a band not content to rest on their laurels …..” London Jazz News. Recently back from the prestigious Shanghai Jazz Festival this is a wonderful opportunity to see the much acclaimed quartet in one of London’s most iconic jazz venues.

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