February 29, 2024
Doors at 7.30pm Start time 8pm
Smokey Joe’s Jazz Club - Eddie Gripper Trio
Call 01242 513744 to book a table for dinner!
Doors open at 7.30 pm; gig starts at 8 pm
Described as “a critically acclaimed debut that’s already garnered comparisons with the greats” (Jazzwsie) and “a remarkably mature-sounding trio album" (London Jazz News) the 23 year old jazz pianist, Eddie Gripper, brings his band to Cheltenham for the launch of 'Home'.The compositions featured on ‘Home’ (written by Gripper during lockdown) encapsulate the warmth of childhood memories and tackle the challenging themes of maturity and grief. Metrically challenging grooves are paired with rich, elegant harmonies, culminating in an outcome that is both provocative and gratifying. Each piece is a journey through time and space - beginning and finishing at a familiar and comforting destination before moving onto new or subtly developed ideas.
Eddie Gripper - PianoUrsula Harrison - Double BassPatrick Barrett-Donlon - Kit
Reviews
“In it’s maturity of approach and deftness of execution, Home is a significant achievement by any standards” - ★★★★
Peter Jones (Jazzwise)
“One of the best début recordings I have heard for a long time. Gripper is a multi-faceted writer and his compositions are full of delightful and unexpected twists and turns.” - ★★★★
Ian Mann (The Jazz Mann)
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“Eddie Gripper, unusually for his age, has an uncommon ability to sit with understatement in his music. Gestures can be used sparingly and musically and he plays and writes very dynamically allowing his trio to interact naturally, and indeed to shine. A musical voice that brings talent and modesty to the table- I look forward to hearing lots more from Eddie and his trio over the coming years.”
Alex Merritt (https://www.alexmerritt.co.uk/)
