John Butcher / Phil Durrant / Mark Wastell
free jazz avant-garde spiritual jazz
Influences: John Stevens, Derek Bailey, Evan Parker
John Butcher plays saxophone, Phil Durrant plays electric mandolin, and Mark Wastell plays drums and cymbals, with a set-up that includes parts of John Stevens' original Spontaneous Music Ensemble kit. The music is sparse, improvised free jazz built on fluttering, ultra-soft saxophone tones, brushed cymbal textures and gentle electric twang, with long stretches of open, spacious sound. The trio has deep roots in British improvisation: Butcher and Durrant co-led an influential trio with guitarist John Russell for 15 years from 1984.
Personnel:
John Butcher (saxophone)
Phil Durrant (electric mandolin)
Mark Wastell (drums)
Upcoming gigs
- Wed 02 Dec — 19:45 — John Butcher / Phil Durrant / Mark Wastell at Vortex Jazz Club