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Music Network Presents Dinosaur (uk) at Linenhall Arts Centre
Courtesy of Music Network | Posted on January 3, 2017
Where
Linenhall Arts Centre
Linenhall Street
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When
Thu, February 23, 2017
20:00
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Following boldly in the footsteps of the likes of Polar Bear and Phronesis, Dinosaur skilfully weave electric-jazz, Celtic folk melodies and north African drumming styles into a sound reminiscent of late-1960s Miles Davis.
Switching between synth and trumpet, band leader Laura Jurd has been heralded as “one of the strongest, most interesting new trumpet voices in jazz” and her eclectic and thoughtful compositions are delivered with precision and panache by a well-oiled rhythm section comprising Elliot Galvin on keys, Conor Chaplin on bass and drummer Corrie Dick.
The band has been performing together for over six years...