Wednesday July 15
ARQ Alison Rayner Quintet
Alison Rayner bass, Buster Birch drums, Deirdre Cartwright guitar
Diane McLoughlin saxophones, Steve Lodder piano

ARQ, led by bass player Alison Rayner, play ?deliciously upbeat, groovy and thoughtful jazz? (Jazz UK Nov 2014).
They released their first album August to critical acclaim in 2014 and are now touring nationally.
Great grooves, poignant melodies and fluid improvisation. Influences as diverse as funk, folk, and Afro-Cuban dance music.

?Together they sound like a band with a long collective pedigree and a delight in playing together.?
Jazz Journal Nov 2014

*** Watch the new ARQ promotional video here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hIoO9K4OxBQ&feature=youtu.be

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Camilla George Quartet
Camilla George saxophone, Sarah Tandy piano
Daniel Casimir bass, Femi Koleoso drums

An exciting quartet showcasing some of London?s finest young players, led by rising young alto player, Camilla George.
The CGQ has a modern edge whilst paying homage to the jazz tradition. Debut EP Lunacity.

The Vortex Jazz Club
11 Gillett Square, London N16 8AZ
Door 8pm, £12 music starts 8:45pm
Advance tickets £10 http://www.wegottickets.com/event/322846