The Sirkis/Bialas International Quartet

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The Sirkis/Bialas International Quartet is a fresh new collaboration between Israeli UK-resident drummer/composer Asaf Sirkis, known for his work with the Lighthouse trio (ACT), Gilad Atzmon, Tim Garland, Larry Corryel, John Abercrombie & the Asaf Sirkis Trio, and Polish vocalist/composer extraordinaire Sylwia Bialas. The quartet also features London-based, Scottish bassist Kevin Glasgow, and the acclaimed Frank Harrison on piano and keyboards. With an emphasis on band interaction and sheer joy of playing, this band celebrates music from both collaborators, covering a wide range of influences such as contemporary classical music, Polish folk, South Indian and Middle Eastern musics as well as a wide range of dynamics – from the most delicate ballad all the way to high-energy electric virtuoso lines and everything in between. Expect soulful melodies, atmospheric sounds with strong grooves, a full colour electro-acoustic jazz with an ethnic touch and some uncommonly used instruments and sound effects. Tickets £15 on the door or available online. Limited number of Earlybird tickets at £13 + booking fee Asaf Sirkis (Israel/UK) “Since arriving in London from Israel at the end of the ’90s, Asaf Sirkis has earned a reputation as one of the world’s premier drummers” Ian Patterson, All About Jazz “Sirkis’ drumming is very subtle and razor sharp throughout, even when the energy rises” Budd Kopman, All About Jazz “Asaf Sirkis sounding creatively freer and more dramatically inventive than

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