Andrew McCormacks's Graviton v Fleece Jazz
Graviton represents the highest level of musicianship you could get together in one band. - Jamie Cullum
Andrew McCormack piano, Noemi Nuti vocals, Josh Arcoleo saxophone, Robin Mullarkey bass, Josh Blackmore drums
Internationally acclaimed pianist and composer Andrew McCormack consistently challenges himself to explore new and different musical styles as an artist. Dividing his time between NYC and Europe has enabled him to hone his craft, find direction and a coterie of like-minded musicians to work with. His latest project, Graviton, is a fusion of minimalism, neo-soul and jazz rock for which he has assembled a group of talented musicians, all of whom bring something special to the mix.
Born and raised in New York from Italian descent, Noemi Nuti is a jazz and Latin singer and composer currently residing in London. A former member of the London Vocal Project led by Pete Churchill and lead singer of British Samba Band Rhythms of the City, she has toured with artists of varied nationalities, and has appeared at premier UK jazz venues, including Ronnie Scott’s and 606 Club, as well as venues in Brazil.
Josh Arcoleo was fortunate to start saxophone lessons with Pee Wee Ellis when he was 13. At the age of 18, he enrolled at the Royal Academy of Music in London where he graduated in 2011, winning the Yamaha Jazz Scholarship and the Kenny Wheeler Jazz Award. He started touring with Pee Wee when he was 16 years old with Assembly and the band Still Black Still Proud, with whom he has toured throughout Europe.
Rob Mullarkey is an established London musician with an eclectic and accomplished musical history. He was responsible for mixing and producing the Graviton album and Andrew acknowledges that he was instrumental in producing the band’s unique sound. He has played as part of Jacob Collier’s live band, as well as with Anton Eger and Zero7.
Josh Blackmore is one of only a handful of UK drummers potentially able to reflect Anton Eger’s intensity, speed and dexterity. He co-founded Troyka with Chris Montague and Kit Downes; he has toured with Gerard Presencer, Martin Speake, Ronnie Scott’s All Stars and Dave O’Higgins among others.
“It’s certainly jazz, but not as we know it. Amazing stuff." - Chris Philips, Jazz FM
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