To coincide with Bert Isaac’s exhibition, a unique performance will take place in Storiel, the Museaum of Gwynedd on the 20th of September at 2pm in the company of three of the most exciting musicians in the Welsh Jazz scene, Museum. This trio will include bassist Huw Vaughan Williams, drummer Gruff Elidr Owen, and trumpeter Emyr Penry Dance, who will also contribute new poetry to the concert . “Impressions of the Quarry” a jazz response to the retrospect of Bert Isaac .
More about the musicians
Emyr Penry Dance (Trumpet/ Poems)
As a core member of the folk jazz septet Awen Ensemble, Aberystwyth’s Emyr Penry Dance has established himself as a versatile musician who seamlessly blends the sonic world of poetry and music. With the recent album Cadair Idris (2024) receiving considerable acclaim, here is an opportunity to hear Emyr respond poetically to the work of the post industrial Eryri landscapes and to hear his enchanting trumpet playing.
Huw Vaughan Williams (Double Bass)
Originally from Bangor. The double bass / bass guitarist Huw V Williams is recognized as one of the most exciting and unique British jazz instrumentalists on the scene. Huw has been associated with world-class musicians in the fields of jazz and experimental music, including Jim Black, Huw Warren, Jeff Williams, Laura Jurd, and Ivo Neame. In addition, he is also at home playing with musicians in the contemporary rock scene as a prominent touring member of Gruff Rhys (Super Furry Animals) and Kliph Scurlock (former member of the Flaming Lips)
Gruff Elidir Owen (Drums / Percussion Instruments)
Originally from Garndolbenmaen and establishing himself as a percussive colossus in the music scene of Cardiff, Gruff Elidir Owen is quickly making a name for himself as a dexterous and exciting drummer who has contributed to the songs of several prominent Welsh rock musicians and has received extremely favorable reviews as part of the experimental jazz band from Cardiff, Care Crow.
Funded through the Fusion fund grant, with assistance from Lle Ci Lle Ni
