24th January 2017: Tori Freestone talks to BBC Radio 3’s ‘Jazz Now’ about her music and her nomination for an Arts Foundation Fellowship – listen here

Tenor saxophonist Tori Freestone has been nominated for a Fellowship of the Arts Foundation in the PRS supported category of Jazz Composition. The winners will be announced at an awards ceremony in London tomorrow evening. Learn more about Tori: here

Listen to Tori talking to Emma Smith of BBC Radio 3’s flagship show ‘Jazz Now‘ about the nomination and her music: here (from 49:30)

Tori performs at the forefront of the UK improvised music scene as both a sidewomen and highly regarded bandleader.  She is known for her robust tenor sound, melodic invention as well as an ability to amalgamate into a variety of styles and musical contexts while maintaining her highly personal and distinct voice.  As a composer her writing balances wit with playfulness while exploring new ways to blur the lines between the written and improvised. From moments of intensity and volume to passages of calm, folk-influenced soundscapes, her Whirlwind releases In the Chophouse and El Barranco showcase three highly experienced and eclectic musicians at their very best.

Recent praise for El Barranco:

“Natural aplomb and powerful musicianship.”
Morning Star (full review)