Alison Rayner Quintet
Thursday 22nd February 2018
An outstanding figure on the London jazz scene over many years, the superb Alison Rayner brings a stellar quintet lineup to the club featuring her longtime collaborators - Deirdre Cartwright (guitar), Steve Lodder (piano), Diane McLoughlin (saxes) and Buster Birch (drums).
Described by the Guardian as “spirited, eloquent and graceful” and by the Observer as “purposeful, full-toned and melodic, a beautifully integrated band”, ARQ’s music is awash with infectious grooves, lyrical melodies and a music founded in jazz but with folk, rock, classical and world music influences.
Their date at the Spin is the final date in a tour of over 30 shows up and down the UK, which promotes their new album A Magic Life.
Between them, the band have played with just about every major figure in European jazz and contemporary rock; Alison and Deirdre are also the founding musicians of Blow The Fuse, one of the longest running jazz organisations in the capital.
A sensational band! A great night!