Indigo Kid led by Dan Massore – a contempary mix of Jazz and World Folk Music.
Indigo Kid
The above band has received a Jazz Services National Touring Support Scheme grant for their new tour.
Line-up:
Dan Messore – guitar
Trish Clowes – tenor sax
Calum Gourlay – double bass
Gethin Jones – drums
www.danmessore.com
Released in April 2012, the debut album from Dan Messore’s contemporary four-piece group on the Babel label featured the talents of Iain Ballamy, who served as the guitarist’s mentor at the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama as well as producing and recording the album. However, the star saxophonist was no means the lynchpin of the group – Indigo Kid revolves around Dan’s imaginative compositions and the collective interplay of the whole band, which for this tour features the excellent Trish Clowes on sax duties alongside Calum Gourlay on bass and Gethin Jones on drums.
Dan’s tunes might be rooted in contemporary jazz but as an open-minded music lover he incorporates a range of influences into his music – the keen-eared will pick out folk-inspired inflections from around the world as well as hints of the more esoteric side of ‘70s rock music. His clear tone and fluid playing style have drawn comparisons to the likes of US guitar legends Bill Frisell and Pat Metheny, while his compositions display a thoughtful maturity that belies his youth. Combined with the talents of his band mates, Indigo Kid make for a hugely enticing prospect on the UK’s jazz landscape and their live dates on this tour should find their way into every jazz fan’s calendar.
Dan Messore – guitar
Dan Messore’s diverse musical tastes show in his playing, and his varied talents have quickly propelled him through the ranks of the UK jazz scene. He also runs a residency at The Vortex in London called ‘View From The Tower’, featuring a star line-up septet playing arrangements of a selection of important British jazz composers. Staying true to his roots, Messore also runs a successful jam (with special guests) at The North Star in Cardiff. His live and recording work has seen perform alongside the likes of Dave Manington, Nia Lynn, James Maddren, Josh Arcoleo, Ivo Neame, George Crowley, Tom Farmer, Gareth Lockrane, Tina May, Rory Simmons, Martin France among others.
Trish Clowes – saxophone
A highly and deservedly acclaimed instrumentalist, bandleader and composer, Trish’s debut album ‘Tangent’ has marked her out as a real talent on the UK scene. She is a versatile player and certainly doesn’t lack for ambition or scope in her projects, and in May 2012 curated her own Emulsion festival with funding from the PRS for Music Foundation, featuring ECM artist Iain Ballamy and premiering four new commissions alongside existing music from Ballamy, Tangent, Rory Simmons’ Fringe Magnetic and contemporary classical group Ensemble Amorpha.
Calum Gourlay – double bass
Double bassist and composer Calum Gourlay is a leading light amongst the new generation of jazz musicians in Europe. Having firmly established himself in his early years as one of Scotland’s most talented and prolific young players he has now extended to his reach to the rest of the UK and beyond. As a bassist, he is already known for his deep warm tone, controlled execution as both supporter and improviser, and rock solid time and pulse. He plays in many of the best loved bands in the UK including the Kit Downes Quintet, the George Crowley Quartet and the Josh Arcoleo Quartet.
Gethin Jones – drums
Gethin is a graduate of the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, having studied jazz drumming for four years. Gethin has a wide range of musical experience having played for numerous brass, rock, folk, jazz and big bands. He also toured with pop outfit The Poppies who were voted best live Welsh band in 2006. He is also an experienced show musician having played for numerous professional shows at Aberystwyth Arts Centre as well as at the Menier Chocolate Factory in London, Crewe Lyceum and several provincial theatres. However, Gethin’s first love is jazz and he has had the pleasure of working with names such as Iain Ballamy, Art Theman, Cameron Pierre, Geoff Eales, Steve Waterman and many more.
“Dan Messore channels Frisell, Fahey and other masters of the fret board, while managing to create a singular sound world of his own…The evocative power of Messore’s music is evident from the outset” – Jazzwise
“The quartet has an acute sense of dynamics and pace, giving Messore’s compositions a vibrancy and emotional connection that heightens their impact.” – All About Jazz
