Directors Choice – Will Barnes Trio
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Doors 7.30pm. Start 8.15pm. Adv ticket £16. OTD £20.
Will Barnes brings his trio to CICCIC Taunton. This contemporary jazz ensemble led by the guitarist and composer is formed around Barnes’s compositional vision. They blend melodic guitar-led writing with open improvisation, drawing on modern jazz, post-bop, and cinematic atmospheres.
The band has become known for their close musical rapport and responsive live playing. Their sound nods to figures like Pat Metheny, Mikael Åkerfeldt, Wes Montgomery while aiming for a distinct, contemporary voice that reflects the landscapes and narratives that inspire Barnes’s writing.
On stage the trio presents immersive sets that move between carefully arranged pieces and extended improvisation. They have appeared at prominent UK venues and festivals, received national radio play, and received positive press for their musicianship and evocative writing. At the centre of the project, Will Barnes combines a composer’s attention to narrative with a player’s commitment to conversation—leading to an ensemble that aims to be both expressive and approachable.
Will Barnes brings his trio to CICCIC Taunton. This contemporary jazz ensemble led by the guitarist and composer is formed around Barnes’s compositional vision. They blend melodic guitar-led writing with open improvisation, drawing on modern jazz, post-bop, and cinematic atmospheres.
The band has become known for their close musical rapport and responsive live playing. Their sound nods to figures like Pat Metheny, Mikael Åkerfeldt, Wes Montgomery while aiming for a distinct, contemporary voice that reflects the landscapes and narratives that inspire Barnes’s writing.
On stage the trio presents immersive sets that move between carefully arranged pieces and extended improvisation. They have appeared at prominent UK venues and festivals, received national radio play, and received positive press for their musicianship and evocative writing. At the centre of the project, Will Barnes combines a composer’s attention to narrative with a player’s commitment to conversation—leading to an ensemble that aims to be both expressive and approachable.
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Where is it happening?
Creative Innovation Centre CIC, Creative Innovation Centre CIC Memorial Hall Paul Street Taunton Somerset TA1 3PF ,Taunton, Somerset, United Kingdom
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