southbound

Bio:

.. .................. Southbound are Jack Davies (trumpet), Rob Cope (tenor saxophone), Tom Taylor (piano) and Jon Ormston (drums), four musicians who combine classical subtleties with the creative energy of contemporary jazz.

Sharing a love of the eclectic sound world of Iain Ballamy, as well as the exquisite lyricism of Paul Bley, this bassless quartet are continually surprising – at one moment unboundedly explorative, and the next powerfully grounded.

With a compositional assurance and pianissimo control that makes clear their classical influence, Southbound draw on the melodic simplicity of Imogen Heap, and are driven by the constant creativity that marks out US composer / trumpeter Dave Douglas.

Recent gigs have included capacity shows at jazz festivals in Manchester and Kongsberg (Norway) as well as playing alongside Mercury Prize nominated Led Bib.


”This bassless quartet had a sound of such clarity and self assurance that it was hard not to be impressed.”
- CHRIS ACKERLEY, THE SOUND OF NOW

”Relentless energy coupled with a rigorous sense of the tradition and magnificent mind for melody.”
- SANDBAR JAZZ

”Immaculate contemporary jazz.”
- OXFORDBANDS.CO.UK

Member Since:

February 11, 2009

Members:

Rob Cope - tenor saxophone
Jack Davies - trumpet
Tom Taylor - piano
Jon Ormston - drums