Martin Speake – alto sax
Alyson Cawley – tenor sax
Mike Outram – guitar
Richard Fox – tuba
Tom Hooper – drums
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A thrilling meeting of global musical traditions and contemporary jazz.
For more than 30 years, acclaimed alto saxophonist, composer and improviser Martin Speake has been exploring non-Western rhythmic and melodic approaches inspired by the music of many cultures, creating a distinctive musical voice that is both adventurous and deeply engaging.
His latest project, Charukesi, named after an Indian raga, brings together the influences that have shaped his work over three decades. Drawing on Indian, Arabic, Turkish, African and jazz traditions, the quartet creates music that is rich in character, energy and imagination.
It is direct, groove based music with compelling and memorable melodies rooted in a dynamic tuba and drums rhythm section with impassioned soloing and interaction from Alyson Cawley's tenor, Mike Outram's guitar and Martin's alto saxophone.
Previous incarnations of this long-running musical journey included Fever Pitch, Unison Quartet and Mafarowi, each exploring new musical landscapes while remaining true to Martin's unique artistic vision.
Martin Speake is one of the most interesting and rewarding alto saxophonists now playing jazz on any continent. - Thomas Conrad, Jazz Times
Speake is a strikingly talented improviser with a seemingly bottomless well of inspiration. - Encyclopedia of Popular Music
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