Alison Rayner Quintet

Presented by: Verdict Jazz

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0	BRIGHTON: The Verdict
P	Saturday 8th October, 2016
N	7:00pm

Event information

“deliciously upbeat, groovy and thoughtful jazz” - Jazz UK.
Deidre Cartwright (guitar) Diane McLoughlin (saxes) Steve Lodder (keys) Alison Rayner (bass) Buster Birch (drums). Door/food 7.0 pm, music 8.30. Students £5 (see note below).

Following the success of the Quintet's acclaimed debut album 'August' in 2014 and subsequent national touring, Blow the Fuse now presents their new album 'A Magic Life', recorded in London this summer with support from the Arts Council, and to be released in November. The music is melodic, harmonic and rhythmic, and bursting with jazz, classical and folk references. Alison chose the title because of two recent incidents: "The loss of a friend last year, who wrote in her own epitaph about how magic her life had been; and a chance encounter with a young boy who asked 'Is music stronger than magic?' I replied that to me, music is a merging of magic and logic."

NOTE. To avoid disappointment, guests are advised to book in advance via this site (up to 6.0 pm on day of gig). The earlier you book, the nearer the front your seat will be. If claiming a student discount, please bring valid student ID and you will be refunded in cash on the night. Please arrive in good time for the gig: it is difficult to hold seats once the music has started. In addition to the tickets allocated to this site, a certain number may be purchased in person from the cafe (not by phone, please) and at other jazz gigs. Remaining unreserved tickets will be sold on a first come, first served basis from 7.0 pm on the evening of the gig. Tickets booked online cannot be refunded in the event of non-attendance.