Featuring Nathaniel Facey (alto sax), Tom Farmer (double bass), Lewis Wright (vibraphone) and Shaney Forbes (drums), Empirical’s instrumentation has proved the perfect vehicle for the band’s invariably complex compositions and distinctive signature sound. ‘Flirting with nostalgia while living on the edge of experimentation’ (Jazzwise), Empirical’s music is defined by a deep commitment to improvisation and a uniquely collective creative process.
Press quotes:
‘London’s quartet Empirical delivered it all… This was the height of contemporary jazz from risk-taking players with real commitment.’ (Calgary Herald)
‘Empirical are exactly what top-class modern jazz should be – trailblazing yet wholly respectful of tradition.’ (Time Out London)
‘Empirical are among the most admired and individual-sounding bands in contemporary jazz. Much of this is down to the instrumentation, which has the lightness and clarity to convey quite adventurous ideas without losing the listener along the way.’ (The Observer)
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.
