7th September 2016: Tori Freestone celebrates launch of ‘El Barranco’ at The Vortex, London Thursday Sept 8th

Tenor saxophonist Tori Freestone launches her latest release ‘El Barranco‘ at The Vortex tomorrow night.

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Reaching into the heart of improvised music has become second nature to Tori and perennial colleagues Dave Manington (double bass) and Tim Giles (drums). Following their warmly-received 2014 release In the Chop House and subsequent live appearances, the trio have relished the opportunity to reconvene in the studio to record this collection of intuitive explorations (often first takes) of predominantly original compositions, including a pair of London Jazz Festival commissions.

From moments of intensity and volume to passages of calm, folk-influenced soundscapes, In the Chophouse and El Barranco showcases three highly experienced and eclectic musicians at their very best. From the first note their approach to openness allows the music to dictate the proceedings which also invites the listener to take a strong role in the interpretation of the music. Freestone’s assent to solo artist has been a timed move, but one that has been certainly worth the wait.

El Barranco – Album Launch Tour (details)

8 September – The Vortex, Dalston

27 September – Ashburton Live, Ashburton, Devon

28 September – Dempseys Jazz Club, Cardiff

7 October – The Bebop Club @ The Bear, Hotwell, Bristol

9 October – Marsden Jazz Festival

3 November – Trinity Theatre, Tonbridge

31 Jan 2017 – Oxford Jazz Society

5 Feb 2017 – Colchester Jazz