19 February 2017

This month’s Mopomoso concert in our ‘Afternoon Sessions at The Vortex’ is an all UK programme of small group interplay with seven highly regarded musicians.

The Paulinus trio – John Rangecroft (reeds), Marcio Mattos (bass) & Dave Tucker (guitar)

A welcome return to Mopomoso from this no nonsense group. Ears open, eyes down and full steam ahead! A constantly shifting musical narrative of depth and clarity.

Pat Thomas (keyboards) & Kay Grant (voice)

Two musicians featured on the ‘Making Rooms’ 4 CD boxed set (Weekertoft), for which they have received rave reviews, here performing as a duo for the first time. Expect playful inventiveness, sympathetic interplay and large swathes of rich sonorities juxtaposed with moments of microscopic detail. Enjoy the journey!

Neil Metcalf (flute) & John Russell (guitar)

Within the world of free improvisation Neil’s musicianship and total dedication to his art is of almost legendary status. He will constantly develop a melodic fragment or stretch its parameters in a seemingly endless stream of invention. Joined here by guitarist and Mopomoso founder Russell in a duo that promises to be a delight.