Tom Thorp & ILUMETRIS – Here, There be Monsters…

About this event

Enter a murky and fantastical world of mythical beings… Internationally award-winning saxophonist and composer Tom Thorp takes a journey through stories and characters from world mythology with his quintet, ILUMETRIS. Tom is joined by an exceptional line-up of internationally renowned musicians: Neil Yates – Trumpet/Flugelhorn (Mike McGoldrick Ensemble, Robbie Williams, BBC Big Band) Andy Stamatakis-Brown – Piano (Alice Zawadski, Hacienda Classical) Grant Russell – Bass (formerly of GoGo Penguin) John Arnesen – Drums (The Big Easy, Ancient Infinity Orchestra) In this new multimedia exhibition show, ILUMETRIS perform their critically acclaimed album Here, There Be Monsters… (AMP Records) in an exciting collaboration with illustrator and animator AllMighty Steve (Steve Bridger). Blending virtuosic improvisation, complex grooves, spoken word and lyrical melody, Here, There Be Monsters… brings timeless musical stories to life through familiar characters from world mythology. This immersive fusion of music and visual art features Bridger’s striking paintings, illustrations and animations, transporting audiences into the worlds of the Minotaur, the majestic Phoenix, clouds of destructive pixies, swooping dragons, vengeful giants and many more. “Thorp is a dexterous player and an imaginative, original composer.