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David Murray and the Gwo-Ka Masters

Monday 31 May, 8pm

David Murray

David Murray

David Murray saxophones

With its third album out last year, David Murray’s eight piece Creole project represents the saxophonist’s quintessential exploration of his roots. The Jes Grew spirit is ever present, in the ghost of the runaway slave and the vehement force of the ka drums. The glowing saxophone weaves the Havana-inflected tones of the brass section into virtuoso guitar work.

David Murray’s tenor saxophone ignites the atmosphere with free blasts, while the Guadeloupean boulagyel – the traditional, tropical version of the beat box – throws out a line to hip hop. Every David Murray concert is a new exploration of Creole culture, in its most vibrant form.

7pm Pre-concert talk with David Murray

£15 in advance, £17.50 on the door
Or entry with Jazz Pass
Concessions available

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