A recent blog post sums up what you can expect "In an excellent show, the trio's set list contained so many of my favouritetunes it was like they'd been through my playlist. And they played them wonderfully!" Tunes by Cole Porter, Jerome Kern,Ellington, Charlie Mingus, John Coltrane- Bye Bye Blackbird, Miles Davis, Joe Henderson's Inner Urge, Monk's Mood, Wayne Shorter' Deluge,Sonny Rollins'- Freedom Suite may feature in one of the current must-see shows on the Scottish Music scene.

"A pioneering saxophonist." Soweto Kinch Round Midnight BBC Radio 3

A major figure on the Scottish Music scene for over 30 years- Phil Bancroft first stuck his head above the proverbial parapet in the late 80’s as saxophonist and main composer for the seminal John Rae Collective before forging a reputation in influential Scottish bands such as Celtic Feet, award-winning Trio AAB, Colin Steele’s Stramash, the SNJO. He has since performed at the highest level with musicians from across the pop, jazz, classical and Celtic music scenes.

"THE LIVING INFINITE"

Paul Towndrow Quartet

Paul Towndrow - Alto Saxophone, Whistles, Flute

Pete Johnstone - Piano

Ali Watson - Double Bass

Alyn Cosker - Drums

with

Greg Lawson - Violin

Fiona Stephen - Violin

Feargus Heatherington - Viola

Su-a Lee - Cello

In this world premiere concert, saxophonist and composer Paul Towndrow presents a brand new collection of compositions, inspired by the vastness of the ocean, bridging the worlds of jazz, folk and classical music.

“The sea is everything. It covers seven tenths of the terrestrial globe. Its breath is pure and healthy. It is an immense desert, where man is never lonely, for he feels life stirring on all sides. The sea is only the embodiment of a supernatural and wonderful existence. It is nothing but love and emotion; it is the Living Infinite. ”

Jules Verne, Twenty Thousand Leagues Under The Sea

Towndrow joins forces with longtime co-conspirators Alyn Cosker and Pete Johnstone alongside rising star of the double bass, Ali Watson. They are joined by a string quartet comprising the talents of key instrumentalists from the orchestral world.