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Since their formation in 1996, Partisans has been thrilling audiences the world over with their ferociously energetic performances of tightly knit themes. The great freedom they display in their performance comes from several years of playing together. They are known for bridging the gap between New York swing, European improvisation and UK jamming – the combination of each member’s influences feeds a genuine creative spark generating huge excitement and energy. Co-led by two of the preeminent musicians of their generation, Phil Robson (guitars) and Julian Siegel (tenor sax & bass clarinet), the quartet line-up is completed by Thaddeus Kelly (bass) and Gene Calderazzo (drums).
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They are widely acknowledged as the godfathers of the new wave of British post-jazz and improv, and have outlived many of the bands that have come since their formation. BBC Radio 3 asserts they are ‘one of the most exciting all star experimental groups in jazz today.’ Partisans cook up a trademark shot of gritty be-bop mashed with hard bop, early electric Miles (one of their main influences) ballads with sustained delicacy, rock riffs mixed with P-Funk grooves and fresh departures into electronica. The richly lyrical and strongly melodic compositions written by Robson and Siegel provide the framework and starting point, underpinned by the rock solid, freewheeling and supercharged rhythm section of Kelly and Calderazzo.
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