Brass Jaw

Bio:

The iconoclastic Glasgow based four-piece brings a vibrant new sound to the world of jazz.

Working without a traditional rhythm section, Brass Jaw creates a performance that is truly unique in sound and direction, revealing a group that is able to adapt to almost any performance environment. Brass Jaw’s concerts are characterised by the band’s trademark momentum, drive and charisma, in a set that strongly embraces the jazz tradition whilst reaching out into the unknown towards new musical territory.

Deep at the heart of Brass Jaw’s philosophy is the idea that music should be as engaging, entertaining and humorous as it is virtuosic, cerebral and progressive. Brass Jaw makes a deliberate and committed statement.

The ensemble’s flexibility makes it the ideal vehicle for new compositions from members of the group as well as commissions for renowned composers such as ECM recording artist John Surman who composed two new works for Brass Jaw, premiered at the 2009 British Composers Awards.

"The sound of their four horns working together is massive, and they’re as mobile and pliable as …well, a very mobile, very pliable thing."
Rob Adams, The Herald

"They played a full-on set that was absolutely right for the atmosphere in The Yardbird and brilliantly won over the audience. One of my gigs of 2009"
Tony Dudley-Evans, Birmingham Jazz

"Irresistible swaggering exuberance laced with grace and wit"
Chris Parker, The Vortex

“Brass Jaw's idiosyncratic approach to jazz lacks for nothing in the way of drive,
rhythm or sheer muscle…the album resonates with creative energy. 4 Stars"
Kenny Mathieson, The Scotsman

"Nine well-worked originals . . . fruity brass harmonies and occasional free-form flourishes. Riffy covers and songbook ballads are well chosen and given high-polished arrangements "
Mike Hobart, Financial Times

"Brass Jaw combine tightness, discipline and awesome technique with a sense of fun and a real love of what they're doing."
Ian Mann - www.thejazzmann.com

"This was the gig of them all . . "
Bebop Spoken Here

"Quite simply stunning."
Samara Ginsberg , BBC Radio 3

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Members:

Ryan Quigley
(Trumpet)

Paul Towndrow
(Alto Saxophone)

Konrad Wiszniewski
(Tenor Saxophone)

Allon Beauvoisin
(Baritone Saxophone)

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