27th September 2016: Tori Freestone continues El Barranco tour tonight. Latest accolades include ★★★★ reviews from The Irish Times and Kind of Jazz and Hi-Fi News & Record’s Album Choice for October

Tenor saxophonist Tori Freestone continues her tour in support of latest release ‘El Barranco‘ in Devon tonight.

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.

The album continues to draw great critical acclaim and here are the highlights from the latest reviews:

“Brims with passion and invention.”
★★★★ Kind of Jazz (full review)

“Freestone’s hypnotically inventive improv is a deeply personal one… A tenor saxophonist worthy of more recognition.”
Jazzwise Magazine (website)

“Strong melodic intelligence with a playful, at times reckless sense of adventure.”
★★★★ The Irish Times (full review)

“Another interesting, varied and enjoyable recording.”
Sandy Brown Jazz (full review)

“This is a powerful follow up.”
Hi-Fi News & Record (Album Choice October)(website)

“Everything on this CD gels perfectly… A CD which is both imaginative and accessible.”
Northern Echo (website)

El Barranco – Album Launch Tour (details)

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