For the past two years ARQ has built a substantial and wide ranging audience for their “deliciously upbeat, groovy and thoughtful jazz ” Jazz UK.

The new album A Magic Life will be released in Autumn 2016 and is bursting with melodic and harmonic references. It follows on from the success of their acclaimed debut album August, with it’s funky grooves and influences of roots and folk musics.

“A master-class in empathetic playing with superb solos and a rhythm section of the highest calibre. Don’t miss these virtuoso musicians when they come to town.”  Phil Webb, Restormel Arts, South Cornwall

“In a Jazz age with an abundance of technical excellence – and ARQ have it in great quantity – we look for something else as well. ARQ bring to the stage a musical bond that is expressed in such fun and joyful moments that it is a pleasure to be in the room with them. Jazz of the highest quality.”  Phil Rose, Birmingham Jazz

 

ARQ:

Alison Rayner double bass
Steve Lodder piano
Deirdre Cartwright guitar
Diane McLoughlin saxophones
Buster Birch drums