The Sirkis-Bialas International Quartet
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Sunday 20th September 2015, 8 p.m.
A fresh new collaboration between Israeli UK-resident drummer/composer Asaf Sirkis [ Lighthouse trio (ACT), Gilad Atzmon, Tim Garland, Larry Corryel, John Abercrombie & Asaf Sirkis trio] and Polish vocalist/composer Sylwia Bialas. With an emphasis on band interaction and sheer joy of playing, this band celebrates music from both collaborators, covering a wide range of influences such contemporary classical music, Polish folk, South Indian & Middle Eastern music as well as a wide range of dynamics – from the most delicate ballad all the way to high-energy electric virtuoso lines and everything in between. Expect soulful melodies, ‘aerospheric’ sounds with strong grooves ; full colour electro - acoustic jazz with an ethnic touch and some uncommonly used instruments and sound effects.
Recent album "Come To Me" available at www.asafsirkis.co.uk
- Drums:
- Asaf Sirkis
- Vocals:
- Sylwia Bialas
- Piano + Keyboard:
- Frank Harrison
- Bass + Harmonica:
- Patrick Bettison
- Tickets:
- £14
- SMJC members:
- £13
- NUS members:
- £8