‘SKILLFULLY CRAFTED MUSIC, A MINOR MASTERPIECE…STRIKINGLY GOOD’
London Jazz News
Following on from a busy 2023 with tours in New Zealand and South Korea, Scottish Saxophonist Brian Molley and BMQ have kept the live dates coming with performances at Edinburgh Fringe 24 of a brand new world premiere commission ‘…and jazz was born in Scotland…’ celebrating the Scottish roots of Jazz, @The Jazz Bar, 17/18 August, and a return of last year’s sell out ‘Espirito do Brasil’, 15/16/17/18 August, also at the JB.
More news on our new album release in collaboration with the incredible Asin Langa Ensemble from Rajasthan on the way soon…
Our latest record, Brian Molley Quartet with special guest Krishna Kishor/ INTERCONTINENTAL, has been receiving some great reviews…
‘A sublime Indo-European fusion’ SONGLINES MAGAZINE
‘Tantalising…a well-spring of melodious ideas and measured delivery’ ALL ABOUT JAZZ
‘Expressive warmth and restrained muscle…a gloriously hectic excursion ★★★★★’ THE SCOTSMAN
BMQ’s third studio album Modern Traditions also continues to gather critical acclaim. Following on from the success of CLOCK and Colour and Movement, Modern Traditions once again features BMQ’s unique
blend of jazz and world music, reflected by the group’s wide and varied travels.
‘BMQ Never Waste a Note – ★★★★’ MOJO Magazine
‘A heady mixture of contemporary jazz and traditional ideas…..it’s exquisite’ The Scotsman
‘Modern jazz that feels as if it fits exactly in the tradition’ London Jazz News
BMQ are proud to be featured on O2 music-mapper – https://www.o2.co.uk/music-mapper
All enquiries to info@brianmolley.co.uk