SHEFFIELD JAZZ - Empirical & Jason Rebello

Multi-award winners Empirical are celebrated for their distinctive signature sound, a combination of complex, thoughtful writing and spontaneous improvisation. They are joined by rising star Jonny Mansfield, and pianist Jason Rebello.

NATHANIEL FACEY alto sax
TOM FARMER double bass
SHANEY FORBES drums
JASON REBELLO piano
JONNY MANSFIELD vibraphone

Multi-award winners Empirical are celebrated for their distinctive signature sound, a combination of complex, thoughtful writing and spontaneous improvisation.

Having started in 2007 they went on to become one the UK’s most acclaimed jazz outfits, with the band personnel remaining the same for fifteen years.

For this concert they are joined by rising star Jonny Mansfield and Jason Rebello, an award winner with a reputation built over a thirty-five-year international career. It will feature material from their new album, their first full-length release since 2016.

Expect forward looking, creative music as Empirical re-take their place at the centre of the UK scene.

“Empirical are exactly what top-class modern jazz should be – trailblazing yet wholly respectful of tradition.” Time Out