Ishmael Ensemble

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Bristol based collective led by saxophonist & producer Pete Cunningham. Jazzwise Electronica group from Bristol led by producer & Saxophonist Pete Cunningham. Built from a bedroom in Bristol, the Ishmael Ensemble are currently pioneering the modern ‘jazz’ scene in the UK. With the 2019 album ‘A State of Flow’ gaining recognition from Huey Morgan’s ‘Album of the Year’ on BBC 6 Music, the group have now performed Glastonbury twice and continue to tour the length of the UK. With performances coming up in their hometown and southern England, this group is a must see. Though having visited the Brudenell Social Club many times before, I hadn’t been there to see any live music in the labyrinth-esque venue. Both music halls were open as another band were also performing at the same time as the Ishmael Ensemble, and so the regular pub goers were accompanied by a soundtrack made up of various artists throughout the night. Skwid Ink opened the evening in purple and blue lights, with their own weird but wonderful rendition of ‘Moon River’. The room was full and buzzing, with the band bringing an energy to elevate the crowd. The Leeds-based quartet was made up of keys, drums, trumpet, and guitars, with each song completely different from the last. Having no expectations for the group, their sound felt exciting and refreshing, as they experimented with a blues and jazz influence combined with punk. Their stage presence was completely engaging, as the members joked with the audience about the famous pies of Brudenell and spoke of a song they wrote from Chat GPT about a pair of Jordans. The band clearly enjoyed playing, which kept the energy high from the audience, leaving everyone excited for the main act. As the Ishmael Ensemble took to the stage, the lights turned to a burnt orange glow; the band’s signature colour. They wasted no time, as they opened with a lyrical piece – Stephen Mullins was on the guitar, Jake Spurgeon on the bass, Rory O’Gorman on the drums, Pete Cunningham on guitar and saxophone and keys and vocals

Ishmael Ensemble

Bristol based collective led by saxophonist & producer Pete Cunningham. Jazzwise Electronica group from Bristol led by producer & Saxophonist Pete Cunningham. Built from a bedroom in Bristol, the Ishmael Ensemble are currently pioneering the modern ‘jazz’ scene in the UK. With the 2019 album ‘A State of Flow’ gaining recognition from Huey Morgan’s ‘Album of the Year’ on BBC 6 Music, the group have now performed Glastonbury twice and continue to tour the length of the UK. With performances coming up in their hometown and southern England, this group is a must see. Though having visited the Brudenell Social Club many times before, I hadn’t been there to see any live music in the labyrinth-esque venue. Both music halls were open as another band were also performing at the same time as the Ishmael Ensemble, and so the regular pub goers were accompanied by a soundtrack made up of various artists throughout the night. Skwid Ink opened the evening in purple and blue lights, with their own weird but wonderful rendition of ‘Moon River’. The room was full and buzzing, with the band bringing an energy to elevate the crowd. The Leeds-based quartet was made up of keys, drums, trumpet, and guitars, with each song completely different from the last. Having no expectations for the group, their sound felt exciting and refreshing, as they experimented with a blues and jazz influence combined with punk. Their stage presence was completely engaging, as the members joked with the audience about the famous pies of Brudenell and spoke of a song they wrote from Chat GPT about a pair of Jordans. The band clearly enjoyed playing, which kept the energy high from the audience, leaving everyone excited for the main act. As the Ishmael Ensemble took to the stage, the lights turned to a burnt orange glow; the band’s signature colour. They wasted no time, as they opened with a lyrical piece – Stephen Mullins was on the guitar, Jake Spurgeon on the bass, Rory O’Gorman on the drums, Pete Cunningham on guitar and saxophone and keys and vocals

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