Featuring works by Chick Corea (USA), Eddie McGuire (Scotland), Jay Capperauld (Scotland) and the premiere of “Tapas” by Marc Mellits (USA) alongside some old favourites!
Combining jazz, folk and classical music expect haunting Gaelic psalms, whirling reels with plenty of groove and a few montunos along the way! The Scottish Saxophone Ensemble was formed in 2000 and features some of the best of Scotland’s saxophone talent from Salsa Celtica, Workers Union, Transgressive North and the RCS. They have performed in Bangkok, Strasbourg, around Scotland (Glasgow/Perth Concert Halls), and also as part of the Made in Scotland Music Showcase (Edinburgh Festival Fringe).
“A stirring heterophony!” – The Scotsman
“This must rate as one of the best quartet recordings of recent years. Virtuosic playing with a strong jazz influence……very strongly recommended” – Clarinet and Saxophone Society of Great Britain
‘Sensitively played and the resulting sound was nothing short of luxurious…impressive and diverse” – Broadway Baby (****)