Having started their journey in 2007, Empirical make a triumphant return, re-taking their rightful place at the centre of the UK scene, with their first full-length release since 2016.
Empirical’s trademark combination of complex, thoughtful writing and breathtaking collective improvisation is enabled by the absolute trust that comes from years of collective music making, and is at the heart of what makes Empirical stand out consistently on the musical landscape.
The performance will feature Nathaniel Facey (alto sax), Tom Farmer (double bass), Luke McCarthy (drums) and Jonny Mansfield (vibraphone).
Press quotes:
‘Empirical’s music is complex, and sometimes knotty, but they consistently engage their listeners’ emotions in a straightforward way which demands a response. That in itself is quite unusual in this kind of jazz.’ The Blue Moment
'Empirical is still a reliable touchstone of contemporary British jazz at its most sophisticated.' Jazzwise
‘Empirical, around for an astonishing 15 years already, are one of the great British contributions to European jazz.’ Downbeat
Videos
‘The Naitoku’: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2LwFehPj4hE
‘Wonder is the Feeling’: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qGLBIG7Yq7g
Leicester Jazz House supports and promotes the principles of ACE and others regarding the importance of equality, diversity and inclusivity. This includes the acknowledgement that there is much more work to be done to make our society and culture free of prejudice and discrimination in the arts.
Leicester Jazz House CIC is a volunteer-run not-for-profit organisation bringing contemporary jazz of the highest quality to Leicestershire audiences through the programme of events mainly at the Musician Venue, Attenborough Arts Centre and Y Theatre; and also promoting jazz in other ways, including through education.
