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Empirical
Joshua Redman touts Empirical
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It was an honour to support Joshua redman at the QEH LONDON in november 2007. He was kind enough to say a few words...
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"Empirical is the most exciting jazz band to come out of the UK."
Courtney Pine
"This is a fantastic debut that everyone needs to hear."
The Independent on Sunday
"Empirical could turn out to be one of the most important bands in UK jazz history. British album of the year!"
Jazzwise
Courtney Pine
"This is a fantastic debut that everyone needs to hear."
The Independent on Sunday
"Empirical could turn out to be one of the most important bands in UK jazz history. British album of the year!"
Jazzwise
Why this name?
Empirical - developing new ideas form observations!
Do you play live?
Ronnie Scotts LONDON 21-23 Feb 08
Supporting JOHN SCOFIELD The Sage Gateshead 30th March
Supporting JOHN SCOFIELD The Sage Gateshead 30th March
How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?
Everyone can here your music, so your art and your take on the world is fully in the public domain. Brilliant!
Would you sign a record contract with a major label?
What's the deal? Blue note...? Mr Marsalis....?
Band History:
Jay Phelps(trumpet/voice), Nathaniel Facey (alto sax/voice), Kit Downes (acoustic piano), Tom Farmer (double bass), and Shane Forbes (drums/percussion) perform with astonishing musical maturity, confidence and a cohesiveness derived from many years of playing together. Empirical is dedicated to maintaining the roots of traditional modern jazz but has a definite finger on the pulse of the contemporary world.
EBU/European Jazz Competition
Peter Whittingham award in December 2007
Album of the year- Jazzwise 2007
Mojo Jazz album of the year
EBU/European Jazz Competition
Peter Whittingham award in December 2007
Album of the year- Jazzwise 2007
Mojo Jazz album of the year
Your influences?
Style-wise: think Ornette Coleman meets Wayne Shorter meets John Coltrane meets Ali Farka Toure meets Steve Coleman - performed with an abundance of youthful energy.
Favorite spot?
Con Cellar BAR, Camden London
Charlie Wrights International BAR, Shoreditch LONDON
Charlie Wrights International BAR, Shoreditch LONDON
Equipment used:
P. Maruiat Saxophones
Eclipse Trumpets
Mapex Drums
Phidrum snares
Eclipse Trumpets
Mapex Drums
Phidrum snares
Anything else...?
www.myspace.com/empiricalmusic