24th September 2015: UK/Europe press round-up for Partikel Trio’s ‘String Theory’. China tour, UK tour dates + new video release.

String Theory is the third release from London-based Partikel (Duncan Eagles, Max Luthert and Eric Ford), a group that has maintained a feverish live schedule the past few years and is heralded as a significant new band on the European scene. With String Theory, a string quartet has been integrated seamlessly into Partikel’s trademark style of raw emotion and fiercely interactive improvisations, striking a balance between intensity and rich harmony.

Here’s a newly released video of ‘Seeking Shadows’ from the album.

Partikel leave for an extensive 30 day tour of China on Sunday delivering a mixture of workshops at universities and performances across the country.

Recently, Duncan and Max spoke to Jazzwise Magazine in depth about the upcoming tour of China and  String Theory. Here’s a link to the full feature: (read) 

Scroll down for all Partikel’s tour dates including their appearance at the EFG London Jazz Festival on 15th November. (details).

Here are the highlights of the latest reviews from the UK and European music publications:

“A dynamic London-based trio.”
Record Collector Magazine (scroll down for image) (website)

​”One of the contenders for jazz album of the year… interesting and unique.”
Musik an Sich (website)

​”Exciting… a very interesting album.”​
Sound and Image (full review)

“A step change for Partikel, String Theory is an intriguing insight into the depths of their resources.”
The Guardian (full review)

“Another intriguing step in the evolution of this talented outfit.”
4 Stars, BBC Music Magazine (scroll down for image) (website)

“A triumphant third album… increasingly adventurous, playful writing and road-matured rhythm section work, the strings are beautifully integrated.”
4 Stars, MOJO Magazine (website)

“String Theory manages to be both accessible and innovative at the same time.”
Sandy Brown Jazz (full review)

“The group have taken a giant leap forward with their latest offering String Theory.”
4 Stars, The Jazz Mann (full review)

​”One of the most exciting new formations in improvised music.”​
Medien Info (website)

​”Partikel offer an excellent virtuosity mixed with playfulness​.”
Nachrichten (website)

“Imaginative, original and at times deeply poignant, this is a big step forward by a group intent on walking down a road less traveled.”
4 Stars, Echoes Magazine, Album Of The Month (scroll down for image) (website)

Partikel Tour Dates

2015