Francesco Turrisi the Tacquín Experiments at Bray Jazz Festival at Bray Town Hall

“The Taquín Experiments” is a new ensemble created and directed by Italian pianist Francesco Turrisi to perform his own original music and his arrangements of traditional music.

Francesco Turrisi has been defined a “musical alchemist” because of his wide range of musical influences and experiences.

He creates an original musical language in his compositions, drawing influences from baroque music to the traditional repertoires from the Mediterranean, Irish traditional music and contemporary jazz.

“The Taquín Experiments” features musicians from the very different musical backgrounds of classical, jazz, contemporary and world music. ...

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“The Taquín Experiments” is a new ensemble created and directed by Italian pianist Francesco Turrisi to perform his own original music and his arrangements of traditional music.

Francesco Turrisi has been defined a “musical alchemist” because of his wide range of musical influences and experiences.

He creates an original musical language in his compositions, drawing influences from baroque music to the traditional repertoires from the Mediterranean, Irish traditional music and contemporary jazz.

“The Taquín Experiments” features musicians from the very different musical backgrounds of classical, jazz, contemporary and world music.

Francesco Turrisi joins forces with extraordinary cellist Kate Ellis and virtuoso sax player Nick Roth. This exciting and original trio combines piano, cello and soprano saxophone to create a unique palette of sounds and textures working with a repertoire of original compositions and Mediterranean modal music.

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