The Graeme Stephen Septet features some of the most creative and in demand musicans on the UK folk and jazz scenes. The music draws on all these influences creating an eclectic mix of styles from folk, jazz and classical.
The performance will include the suite Vantage-Points, inspired by locations throughout Scotland.
The group is Graeme Stephen – Guitar, Ben Davis ( of mercury nominees Basquiat Strings) – Cello, Chris Stout- Violin, Phil Bancroft – Saxophone, Fraser Fifield- Soprano Sax/Kaval, ( on the dates 1st march to 7th March) Martin Kershaw - Alto Sax ( On the dates 25th – 27th March), Mario Caribe – Double Bass, and Scottish Jazz Drummer of the year Stuart Ritchie.
Graeme Stephen has been described as one of the most creative musicians in the UK and has won various awards including the Jazz Services Promoters Choice Award and was chosen for the Serious/PRS Take 5 initiative in 2008.
You can catch Graeme and his band on the following tour dates throughout Scotland starting next month.
Tour dates
- 25 Feb, Gateshead, Old Town Hall
- 26 Feb, Queens Hall, Edinburgh
- 27 Feb, Stirling, Tolbooth
- 1 March, Perth, Concert Hall
- 3 March, Eden Court, Inverness
- 4 March, Lochside Theatre, Castle Douglas
- 5 MArch, Eastgate Theatre, Peebles
- 6 March, Woodend Barn, Banchory
- 7 March, Recital Rooms, Glasgow
For more information and to buy tickets for all tour dates visit:
tuneup.org.uk
