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Trianglehead And Chris Grieve Sextet

Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival

Conceptual free-jazz-rock three piece Trianglehead walk a fine line between brilliant flurries and abrasive wallows. Marred by occasionally pretentious synth playing yet with outstanding drumming and sax throughout (often the only holding thread for meandering jazz freak-outs), the Soft Machine-esque band were at their best when thrashing out a groove, pan-rhythmic and assaulting. Following Trianglehead, the Chris Grieve Sextet with formidable tripartite brass assault were more accessible, a large, tight big band sound with rumba rhythm. Opening with a Morricone cover, mellow and unobtrusive, their set was technically spot-on but not shaking any foundations. Trumpeter Ryan Quigley deserves mention for a lot of ballsy flair, but otherwise the sextet were nothing more than comfortably pleasant.

Three Sisters, 31 Jul, 7.30pm (9.15pm), £8.50

tw rating: 3/5

published: Aug-2008

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