Jamie Fekete
Acoustic Guitars Sam Slater
Acoustic Guitars Percy Pursglove
Trumpet, Flugel, Double Bass Holly Jones
Flute Louis Robinson
Violin, Viola Ray Butcher
Trumpet Joe Broughton
Violin, Mandolin Ana Garcia
Flamenco Dance Bryan Lester
Guru
The TG Collective will also feature
Ed Johnston - Clarinet/tenor sax
The TG Collective was born in September 2006, bringing together a spirited brew of young, Birmingham-based musicians.
TGC was founded by Jamie Fekete and Sam Slater - two of the three guitars of Trio Gitano, whose debut album Who Ate All The Tapas? surprised everyone, finishing 2005 at No.4 in the Sunday Times' Records of The Year.
"Stylish, very stylish" ... - THE TIMES ****"A triumph..." - THE SUNDAY TIMES ****"Bold, expressive playing that's liberatingly inventive..." - SONGLINES ****"As refreshing as it is infectious..." - JAZZWISE ***"A sashaying energy ... with a dazzling dynamic..." - THE METRO *****
The Collective follow similar musical paths that won much praise from critics in previous years. Moving through flamenco, jazz, gypsy, hotclub, classical and even film influences, the group is centered around two acoustic guitars, set alongside a core of double bass, flute and violin, and often growing to feature trumpets, percussion and flamenco dance, with new and interchanging shapes and sizes of ensemble from gig to gig, and within a performance.
Touching on the influences and new arrangements of works by such luminaries as Paco de Lucia, Django Reinhardt, Ennio Morricone and Horace Silver, the Collective also perform self-penned compositions and arrangements, and music by longstanding TG Guru Bryan Lester.
The previous twelve months have found TGC at the Palais des Festivals in Cannes, France; Bilbao, Spain; and throughout the UK, from Edinburgh to London, Cheltenham to Glasgow. In October, the group sold out Birmingham's Glee Club for a performance collaboration with eminent flamenco dancer and choreographer Ana Garcia, now a key part of the Collective.
Early 2008 finds TGC continuing to work on new compositions, arrangements and recordings for the keenly awaited follow-up album, which will be released during autumn 2008, with a UK tour opening at the Cheltenham Jazz Festival in May. The Collective are also beginning work on a new suite of music by composer Bryan Lester, featuring strong influences from North Indian classical music.
We'll have a TGC video online in the next few weeks ... in the meantime we quite enjoyed this clip of card-playing, Mr Grapelli's eyebrows, Mr Reinhardt and smoky friends ...
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what? the folk! gets under way at Odd Bar in the northern quarter on sunday 11th May then each first sunday of the month thereafter. From 8pm, Entry is FREE so get there early. jambone x
Peter Friis Nieslen (electric bass) Born 1948 in Copenhagen, Denmark. Leading bass player of the international improvised music scene. Has performed and recorded with such greats as Peter Brotzmann, John Tchicai and Evan Parker.
Solid Earth and what? the folk present: beats, roots and leaves, an eight hour charity session of musical goodness at Manchester’s best pub in nearly the countryside: Jackson’s Boat in Sale Water Park. All proceeds to MSF in Darfur.
Indeed it is Sammy boy, indeed it is. Fact is we have been shocking since November, and still in playoffs. You boys are up mind, and probably deserve it. Speak soon,
Still open for bands!!! One of Wales’ biggest and newest events, encompassing 2 days, 4 stages, 60 bands, and the capacity for 3000 people! The festival is for charity, with proceeds going partly to help projects in the local community and partly to help young musicians in the area, with advertising, their equipment, etc. The ethos is very much that it is run like a community, so people helping each other out rather to help cut down the exchange of cash. We aim to work with ethical companies, aim to actively promote both welsh music, and environmental issues and solutions. Check it out at www. thesquarefestival. com And get in touch for further details. admin@backbeating.co.uk or theraffle@googlemail.com
This week sees the last ever gig at the MAC before its 18th month closure!!
Invention Convention, Friday 28th March, Hexagon Theatre, MAC, Birmingham. 7:30pm start, £6/4, Co promoted by Birmingham Jazz. Tom Arthurs (Trumpet) John Edwards (Bass) Tony Marsh (Drums) Mike Hurley (Piano)
FiZZLE, 1st April at The Lamp Tavern, Barford St, Birmingham. £5/3, 8:45pm. First Half: John Edwards (Double Bass) - Solo Set Adrian Northover (Sax) - Solo Set Second Half: John Edwards/Adrian Northover/Mike Hurley - Trio Set
Really enjoyed your night in Birmingham & the Dance Students were really good too, a reflection on Ana's teaching! Great performances Sun & good on you all for working so hard to put such a great event together.
You're not going to believe this but I've been chosen as a finalist for the International Songwriting Competition! There were 15,000 applicants from around the world!
I'm also up for the Peoples Choice Awards which is run by the International Songwriting Competition.
Tell your friends about this because we need to get the votes to win. Ok! Thanks for your support and WiSh mE LuCk!! Speak soon. My tune is called Blow To The Head I/II LAST DAY TO VOTE IS TODAY!!! (feb.29th)
Hello! Ah yes the bears. It's a risky business. Thanks for the message. Here I am returning it and telling you that Who Ate All The Tapas has been in my kitchen stereo for months and months. I saw you at the ICC a while ago (thanks to my sister admitedly). You were brilliant. So I'm coming along to the Flamenco Night at the Hare and Hounds. I'm really looking forward to it.
Hi Guys, We try to listen to all prospective friends' music and yours is brilliantly classy stuff. It's hard to pick a favourite, we loved "Entre dos Aquas" and "S4MF Suite l'Horace" but think it's all great. Are you sure Stephane and Django didn't join the line-up for "Minor Swingers"? Welcome to the OST "Aficionados" by the way! Thanks a million for the friendship and interest in our music. Peace, respect and good wishes. OST. PS. We're going to try to see you at the CJF on 1st May.
Hey guys-I like the new Buleria and we're looking forward to hearing you in Feb. Good luck from the SSB (slightly suspicious bannanas?) for 2008! David.
Happy New Year! I have a strong feeling that 2008 has wonderful things in store for you! Have a amazing new year!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks again for your friendship... you are terrific! Kris
