ARTIST PROFILE
Empirical
Empirical.
Currently Nathaniel Facey (alto sax), Lewis Wright (vibes), Tom Farmer (double bass), Shaney Forbes (drums). Third album “Elements of Truth” released October 2011.
ARTIST REVIEWS
Empirical
"One of the most important British jazz releases of the year. Ambitious writing and superb playing from this phenomenally talented young band."
Out ‘n’ In
"An excellent exploration of the musical legacy of the great Eric Dolphy"
Elements of Truth
"“Elements Of Truth” combines the episodic writing of their début with the Dolphy inspired abstractions of “Out 'n' In” to produce a distinctive recording of demanding but ultimately invigorating music"
Empirical, Midlands Arts Centre, Birmingham, 18/02/2012.
"There is an organic, closely knit feel about Empirical's new music that can only come from a regular working group. This is a band on form. Catch them if you can."
JAZZ MANN FEATURES
In praise of the jam session: reflections on Cheltenham Jazz Festival 2012
Guest contributor Mark McKergow, host of the legendary Cheltenham Jazz Festival jam sessions at the Hotel du Vin, writes on the importance of the culture of the jam session.
London Jazz Festival 2011
Ian Mann enjoys five days of fantastic music at the 2011 London Jazz Festival.
