Manchester - Cormorant Album Tour - Nat Brookes

Inspired by the driving grooves of British Folk Musics and the twisting flow of European Bal, Cormorant is a beguiling mix of Jigs, Three-Two Hornpipes, Mazurkas and more. Each tune is thoughtfully arranged for Accordion, Fiddle, Flute and Guitar in compositions that are both mesmerizing and uplifting.

Listen on Bandcamp: https://natbrookes.bandcamp.com/album/cormorant

Nat is joined by: Deb Chalmers on Fiddles (Stepling, Folk Dance Remixed) Sam Partridge on Flute (Pons Aelius, The Rachel Hamer Band and director of the National Youth Folk Ensemble) Tom Evans on guitar (Understory, Climax Ceilidh Band)

Nat grew up in Suffolk, left to study music in York and now lives on a Narrowboat on the Grand Union Canal. Nat's charismatic phrasing and compelling harmonies create a rich tapestry of interweaving melodies and harmonic countermelodies. Her style is distinctive but versatile. She is passionate about playing and writing music for dance.

Image Description: The main picture above is a close up of Nat playing accordion. It is the same photo that was used for the Cormorant's cover art. Nat's hair hangs down in front of the accordion keyboard. The text reads 'Nat Brookes - Cormorant; with Deb Chalmers, Sam Partridge and Tom Evans'. Photo Credit Elly Lucas

The photo below shows Tom, Nat, Deb and Sam standing under an arch with Ivy spreading across the brickwork from the left and a wrought iron gate on the right. The picture was taken near Josh Clark's studio on the last day of recording.

Host or Publisher Nat Brookes