MIKE DE SOUSA: CHRYSALIS GROUP
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“The range of moods and soundscapes created is striking. De Souza’s playing is always absorbing and engaging, making this an easy album to recommend.”
Guitarist Mike De Souza leads his quintet Rick Simpson (piano/synth), Tom Barford (tenor sax), Huw V Williams (bass), and Jay Davis (drums), on a tour celebrating his latest album Chrysalis (Fresh Sound New Talent). Written post-lockdown, the title alludes to the emergence from a state of isolation, having changed in a positive way, just as a butterfly emerges transformed from its chrysalis state.
Fierce moments of high energy and introspective periods of calm and impressionistic beauty blend with multiple melodic layers and juxtaposition between acoustic and electronic sound to create an uplifting set that at times evokes a mood reminiscent of alternative-rock bands such as Radiohead, or indie-folk bands such as Big Thief, yet retains the risk-taking, exploration, and language of jazz.
THE NUTSHELL JAZZ CLUB
Sponsored by Christopher Jones Wealth Management.
Join us on the third Thursday of every month for an evening of Jazz, delicious food and drinks a plenty in an intimate cabaret style setting.
In partnership with Winchester Jazz Festival and Alex Western-King we will host some of the UK’s best Jazz musicians on the third Thursday of every month. Pizza served by Proven Slice - pre-order below.
EVENT DETAILS
Thursday 21st November
8pm (doors from 7pm)
Tickets £22 (includes all fees and levies)
PIZZA IN THE COURTYARD
Proven Slice blends the local and seasonal with the best of imported authentic Italian produce. Our sourdough Neapolitan style pizzas are woodfired with beech, oak and ash logs sustainably sourced from the forests of Hampshire.
Proven Slice will be serving pizza from 7pm from their van in the courtyard.
Pre-order essential.
