Mike De Souza's Chrysalis Group

Thu Oct 17 2024

8:30 PM - 10:30 PM (Doors 7:45 PM)

Vortex Jazz Club

11 Gillett Square London N16 8AZ

£11.00 - £16.50

All Ages

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Doors 7:45 PM, Music 8:30 PM - 2 set(s) of music

 

Line-up:

Mike De Souza - Guitar

Tom Barford - Tenor Saxophone

Rick Simpson - Piano

Huw V Williams - Double Bass

Jay Davis - Drums

 

About

Guitarist Mike De Souza leads his quintet on a tour celebrating his latest album Chrysalis (Fresh Sound New Talent). Written post-lockdown, the title alludes to the emergence from a state of isolation, having changed in a positive way, just as a butterfly emerges transformed from its chrysalis state.

Fierce moments of high energy and introspective periods of calm and impressionistic beauty blend with multiple melodic layers and juxtaposition between acoustic and electronic sound to create an uplifting set that at times evokes a mood reminiscent of alternative-rock bands such as Radiohead, or indie-folk bands such as Big Thief, yet retains the risk-taking, exploration, and language of jazz.

Having grown up in Hertfordshire, Mike first picked up the guitar at the age of 12, marking the start of a life-long obsession with music. Since graduating from the Royal Academy of Music in 2014, he has completed multiple UK jazz tours, performed at festivals in Krakow (Jazz Juniors 2021), Graz (Jazzwerkstatt 2017) and Northern Spain (Ni CaJazz! and EGA Jazz festivals 2022), and was also a finalist in the 2021 International Jarek Smietana Jazz Guitar Competition in Krakow.

In 2017, he co-released the album Pond Life (ranked 3rd in Jazzwise Magazine’s top 10 albums of the year) as part of the group Big Bad Wolf and received many positive reviews: “The title track affirms how inventively the quartet juggle tone colour, constantly renewing sub-themes, and subtly shifting grooves”- John Fordham, The Guardian.

Aside from his latest album ‘Chrysalis’, Mike has also self-released two recordings that feature longstanding bandmates Huw V Williams and Jay Davis: an EP entitled Road Fork (2018), and debut album Slow Burn (2019). “Slow Burn is an impressive show of musical innovation and displays the guitarist’s knack for experimentation as well as his roots in jazz tradition” - All About Jazz.

 

Mike De Souza's Chrysalis Group

  • Mike De Souza

    Mike De Souza

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We are committed to creating a safe and welcoming environment, free from discrimination and harassment, where everyone is treated and treats others with dignity and respect. More info about our safer space policy available on our website: https://www.vortexjazz.co.uk/code-of-conduct/

Mike De Souza's Chrysalis Group

Thu Oct 17 2024 8:30 PM - 10:30 PM

(Doors 7:45 PM)

Vortex Jazz Club London
Mike De Souza's Chrysalis Group

£11.00 - £16.50 All Ages

Doors 7:45 PM, Music 8:30 PM - 2 set(s) of music

 

Line-up:

Mike De Souza - Guitar

Tom Barford - Tenor Saxophone

Rick Simpson - Piano

Huw V Williams - Double Bass

Jay Davis - Drums

 

About

Guitarist Mike De Souza leads his quintet on a tour celebrating his latest album Chrysalis (Fresh Sound New Talent). Written post-lockdown, the title alludes to the emergence from a state of isolation, having changed in a positive way, just as a butterfly emerges transformed from its chrysalis state.

Fierce moments of high energy and introspective periods of calm and impressionistic beauty blend with multiple melodic layers and juxtaposition between acoustic and electronic sound to create an uplifting set that at times evokes a mood reminiscent of alternative-rock bands such as Radiohead, or indie-folk bands such as Big Thief, yet retains the risk-taking, exploration, and language of jazz.

Having grown up in Hertfordshire, Mike first picked up the guitar at the age of 12, marking the start of a life-long obsession with music. Since graduating from the Royal Academy of Music in 2014, he has completed multiple UK jazz tours, performed at festivals in Krakow (Jazz Juniors 2021), Graz (Jazzwerkstatt 2017) and Northern Spain (Ni CaJazz! and EGA Jazz festivals 2022), and was also a finalist in the 2021 International Jarek Smietana Jazz Guitar Competition in Krakow.

In 2017, he co-released the album Pond Life (ranked 3rd in Jazzwise Magazine’s top 10 albums of the year) as part of the group Big Bad Wolf and received many positive reviews: “The title track affirms how inventively the quartet juggle tone colour, constantly renewing sub-themes, and subtly shifting grooves”- John Fordham, The Guardian.

Aside from his latest album ‘Chrysalis’, Mike has also self-released two recordings that feature longstanding bandmates Huw V Williams and Jay Davis: an EP entitled Road Fork (2018), and debut album Slow Burn (2019). “Slow Burn is an impressive show of musical innovation and displays the guitarist’s knack for experimentation as well as his roots in jazz tradition” - All About Jazz.

 

Mike De Souza

Mike De Souza

Modern Creative

Please correct the information below.

Select ticket quantity.

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All Ages
limit 10 per person
Seated / Standing
Standard
£16.50 (£15.00 + £1.50 Fees, excluding any delivery costs)
Vortex Members (proof of membership required on the night)
£13.75 (£12.50 + £1.25 Fees, excluding any delivery costs)
Students / UC beneficiaries (proof required upon entrance)
£11.00 (£10.00 + £1.00 Fees, excluding any delivery costs)

Delivery Method

eTickets
Box Office Collection

Terms & Conditions

The Vortex is a mixed seated/standing venue. Seats are guaranteed only for members, and for customers unable to stand who notify us in advance. Please feel free to email: pauline@vortexjazz.co.uk

We are committed to creating a safe and welcoming environment, free from discrimination and harassment, where everyone is treated and treats others with dignity and respect. More info about our safer space policy available on our website: https://www.vortexjazz.co.uk/code-of-conduct/