Josephine Davies' Satori Quartet

'Davies weaves a continuous thread of shifting feelings through the set.' London Jazz News

Josephine Davies' Satori Quartet: Josephine Davies, soprano & tenor saxophones; Alcyona Mick, piano; Dave Whitford, bass; Jay Davies, drums.

Josephine Davies, winner of the 2019 Parliamentary Award 'Jazz Instrumentalist of the Year', is a saxophonist and composer at the forefront of the UK contemporary music scene. Her unique sound is a blend of jazz, folk and classical music, creating an intensely dynamic sound infused with the Nordic qualities of her Shetland roots.

Her latest album Weatherwards with her highly acclaimed band, Satori is a magical offering. The superb partnership of bassist Dave Whitford and drummer Jay Davies creates the perfect bedrock for Josephine's sinuous saxophone lines and Alcyona Mick's extraordinary flights of invention. The thrilling interplay between these musicians evokes the interconnection of Shetland sea, land, sky and ever present wind. At times stark and unsettling and at times light and joyous.

''Satori is among the most engaging young bands on the British scene ... cerebral nuanced and reflective.' All About Jazz