DOUBLE BILL: Metamorphic/Røyst Trio at Jazz At The Lescar at Jazz At The Lescar

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The first of two nights in a special mid-week at The Lescar, pianist Laura Cole brings her magnificent Metamorphic sextet, in a double-bill with unique Scandinavian vocal trio Røyst, as part of a short tour leading to a performance at the London Jazz Festival. Metamorphic comprises Chris Williams (Led Bib, on alto sax), John Martin (tenor/soprano sax), Kerry Andrew (vocal/loops), Tom Greenhalgh (drums), Paul Sandy (bass). Røyst are Kari N. Bleivik Cecilie Giskemo, and Maria Jardardottir. The two bands have worked closely together and create strongly original music influenced by both jazz and folk, producing an intense and emotionally engaging experience.