20th December 2016: Andrew Bain’s ‘Embodied Hope Quartet’ (feat. George Colligan, Jon Irabagon, Michael Janisch) live recording BBC Radio 3 streaming now, + reviews and photos from recent tour

Drummer/composer/bandleader Andrew Bain premiered a new seven movement last month featuring pianist George Colligan (Jack DeJohnette, Cassandra Wilson), saxophonist Jon Irabagon (Dave Douglas, Tom Harrell) and bassist Michael Janisch (Lee Konitz, Kurt Elling).  The band recorded for a future Whirlwind release (scheduled for October 2017) at Hawthorne Theatre, Welwyn Garden City during the tour and the recording is being broadcasted on BBC Radio 3 right now for 22 more days on Soweto Kinch’s new Jazz Now show.

Prior to the tour Andrew explained the background to the project to London Jazz and you can read the full interview here:  (full feature)

Live review highlights from the tour:

“This is an outstanding band with seemingly bottomless reserves of energy and excitement and a strong concept driving the leader – the upcoming recording session should yield some explosive results.”
Jazzwise Magazine (full review)

“A stellar international quartet led by drummer and composer Andrew Bain.”
The Jazz Mann (full review)

“A concert full of riches.”
The Jazz Breakfast (full review)

“The band in full flight sounded genuinely transported… Breathtaking stuff.”
Bristol Jazz Log (full review)

Photos taken by John Watson