The David Gordon Trio at Ripon Concerts at Holy Trinity Church

The David Gordon Trio is one of the most innovative and adventurous jazz trios working today, seamlessly blending genres and eras into a sound that is as daring as it is delightful. Their music roams freely — from bebop to Argentinian zamba, from Bach-inspired passages to nursery rhymes — all while remaining rooted in the spirit of contemporary jazz. With a playful sense of humour and a profound love of melody, the David Gordon Trio is a group that constantly pushes boundaries while ensuring every performance is as much fun as it is musically captivating.

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The David Gordon Trio is one of the most innovative and adventurous jazz trios working today, seamlessly blending genres and eras into a sound that is as daring as it is delightful. Their music roams freely — from bebop to Argentinian zamba, from Bach-inspired passages to nursery rhymes — all while remaining rooted in the spirit of contemporary jazz. With a playful sense of humour and a profound love of melody, the David Gordon Trio is a group that constantly pushes boundaries while ensuring every performance is as much fun as it is musically captivating.

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Foray - a jazz tribute to the music of Gabriel Fauré

Chanson d'amour, op. 27 no. 1

Au bord de l'eau, op. 8 no. 1

Nocturne No. 6 in D flat major, op. 63

Brandy for Fauré (David Gordon)

Barcarolle no. 7 in D minor, op. 90

Nocturne no. 8 in D flat major, op. 84 no. 8

Pie Jesu and Libera Me from Requiem op. 48

Après un Rêve, op. 7 no. 1

INTERVAL

Variations on Bach

April Fool after Prelude no.3 in C sharp major from Book 1 of the 48 Preludes and Fugues

Air after Prelude no. 14 in F sharp minor from Book 2 of the 48 Preludes and Fugues

Goldberg Variations Variations

From 'Alexander Scriabin's Ragtime Band

After Mazurka op. 25 no. 2

Choro Mazurka after Mazurka op.25 no. 3

The River after Mazurka op. 25 no. 4

Famous Etude after Etude op. 8 no. 12

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