European jazz came to Brighton for the first day of the 2013
Brighton Festival. For the second year, Marius Neset and his quartet brought
their modern sound to a packed out Dome Studio Theatre.
Performing mostly numbers from his latest album Birds, the selection of numbers showed
off Marius’ virtuosity on both Soprano and Tenor saxophones in equal measure.
The songs took inspiration from post-bop players such as Wayne Shorter and
Michael Brecker as well as classical music like Stravinsky and Steve Reich.
The set showed off Neset’s solo playing outside of the
quartet too, as he explored he full range of the saxophone’s sonic range, from
low, multi-tones through to piercingly high altissimo notes. The speed and
accuracy of the playing was dazzling, performing complex passages with ease.
Neset was also able to take a step out from the limelight, occasionally moving
over to the side of the stage to allow the other members of the band to take
priority for keyboard and bass solos.
The whole band really got into the groove of the music,
giving an energetic performance, showing an improvisational ability and
spontaneity which, combined with their togetherness as a group really showed
the way in which the quartet reacted and interacted as a group.
If jazz and experimental, self-reflective instrumental music
if for you, then definitely check out this young musician.
(Pic from airartistagency.com)
(Pic from airartistagency.com)
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