John Law Art of Sound Trio
John Law (p) Sam Burgess (b) Asaf Sirkis (d)
John Law’s trio The Art of Sound, with Sam Burgess (resident bass player at Ronnie Scotts and known for his work with Gwyneth Herbert, Tom Cawley and many others) and Asaf Sirkis (Gilad Atzmon and Tim Garland groups) has established, since its formation in 2005, a reputation as one of the UK’s most creative small ensembles.
“If there’s one jazz ensemble on the British scene that wows you with sheer technical brilliance, it’s surely this one.” Ivan Hewitt, Telegraph
John Law (“an interesting and highly gifted maverick musician” Alfred Brendel, “one of the under-recognized giants of British modern jazz/new music piano” Downtown Music Gallery New York 2006) started the trio as a vehicle for his intricate yet accessible compositions.
With two brilliantly acclaimed CDs, both recorded at the Italian studio from which it takes its name: Artesuono, and having played all over the UK, performed live on radio 3 and appeared in concert halls and at festivals in Europe, the trio is now being recognised as one of the most creative new ensembles in Europe today. The new trio sound includes occasional subtle electronic effects in bass and piano and the addition of unusual instruments such as glockenspiel and hang to the drums sound and some strange electronic ‘toys’ to the piano.
Renowned for incredibly wide-ranging dynamics, the trio covers the entire spectrum, from poised, romantic ballads, to heavy rock-sounding anthems, and plenty of jazz and rhythmic grooves.
“a sublime trio...a band heading for great things!” John Fordham Jazz UK/The Guardian
“One of the most respected and admired groups on today's scene, the trio have gathered terrific reviews and ecstatic response from live audiences...a musical partnership that has found a rare collective spirit.” Serious London Jazz Festival
“World-class pianist John Law’s new trio is as melodic, accessible and catchy as anyone in the crowded piano trio sector” Phil Johnson Independent on Sunday
Abbreviations: as alto sax; b acoustic bass ; bjo banjo; bsax bass sax; cl clarinet, ct cornet; d drums; eb electric bass; eg electric guitar; fl flute; flg flugel horn; g guitar; org organ; p piano : sousa sousaphone; t = trumpet; tr trombone; ts tenor sax; viol violin; voc voice.