Finn Carter Quartet

Doors 7:45 PM, Music 8:30 PM - 2 set(s) of music Line-up: Kaidi Akinnibi - Tenor Saxophone Finn Carter - Piano Joe MacLaren - Double Bass Blake Cascoe - Drums? About Part of Finn Carter?s monthly residency at the Vortex showcasing a new project each month. This month, he starts his residency with his quartet, who have played to a sold-out Vortex crowd on multiple occasions. Led by pianist and composer Finn Carter, the members of this group all approach improvising from the same perspective: trying to serve the music and remove the ego from improvising. With credits including Loyle Carner, Olivia Dean, Sampha and Tom Misch, these in-demand players are all technically virtuosic, but the music they create together is more than that; it is sensitive, emotive and synergistic. ?I?d be amazed if Londoner Carter doesn?t become the next most in-demand UK jazz pianist on the basis of this recording alone? ? Stephen Graham, Marlbank ?A fabulously talented piano player? ? Jamie Cullum, BBC Radio 2 ?This is his first solo release and it?s terrific?Finn has an ear for melody and an ability to leave space and build mood.? ? Eddie Myer, Jazzwise ?Carter's sensitive, mature and fluent piano is backed by some stellar performances, making this a remarkable debut? ? Neil Duggan, All About Jazz ?I have seen many established and renowned acts perform at Ronnie Scott?s since 1990 and never have I been so impressed? ? DJ Fitzroy, Soul Survivors Magazine