Shatner's Bassoon & Fergus Quill & Slozbo Kollecti

Shatner's Bassoon are playing a one-off gig in preparation for recording their new album in August. Come and be the first to hear it!

Steeped in malfunctioning improvisation, passive-aggressive minimalism, surreal avant-punk and free jazz trances, Leeds quintet Shatner’s Bassoon sound like little else. Since their formation in 2010, the experimental outfit’s intense maelstrom of beguiling yet disturbing noise has earned the group a reputation as a must-see live act.

Shatner’s Bassoon are..... “wistfully romantic . . . sounds like a monkey eating cornflakes" (The Guardian). "Shatner’s Bassoon are … being silly … intricate … be proud." (Tinderbox Festival). "the opening … is (unusually) no exaggeration" (London Jazz News) “…which continues to unsettle the listener” (Jazz Yorkshire) “…a group of musicians deconstructing composition and improvisation and developing a sound which is entirely of its moment and its surroundings.” (Jazz Yorkshire) Shatner’s Bassoon are “…remarkably beautiful … Physical[ly] … an incredible sight" (Gail Brand, BBC Jazz on 3) “… for the passive listener” (Jazz Yorkshire). Watch out for … Craig Scott … during moments of fun.” (BBC Jazz on 3) “The effect … is one of unease and perplexity.” (Jazz Yorkshire)“Prepare to have your perceptions mangled” (Jazzwize) “…In short the only constant … is a degree of restlessness…” (London Jazz News)

Support comes from Leeds based double bass player Fergus Quill (The Fergus Quill Trio, Ferg's Imaginary Big Band, Skwid Ink etc). In 2022, he released his second album with his trio, "Blamo", and also won the Music Company Tina May 'UK Young Jazz Musician Of The Year' Award 2022. In February 2023, he released the long awaited debut album by his 28 piece cosmic jazz ensemble Ferg's Imaginary Big Band, featured on BBC Radio 3 "J To Z" show and on Jazz FM.

Slozbo Kollectiv are a deathdream/steampunk alt-pop and influenced by artists such as your mother and X Hamsters. They make nojazz by hitting the bottom of snare drum.

Teruki Chan - Drums

Nika Ticciati - Bass

Harry Souter - Guitar

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