Monsterosa emerged from a lockdown project to write songs and instrumentals for five jazz musicians based on Italo Calvino's Marcovaldo stories, using all their favourite instruments and genres. The songs and tunes were inspired by moments of possibility finding the coutryside in the city. The melodies are rooted in jazz, taking in a wider love for soul, folk, and latin music, and played with the verve and precision of some of the UKs leading performers. Rebecca Hollweg vocals Graeme Wilson saxophones & other woodwinds, piano, balafon Ross Milligan guitars Andy Hamill double bass, harmonicas Tom Gordon drums, percussion London Jazz News praised the album as 'a beautiful jazz collection': The band are terrificcrystalline vocals convey the joy and poignancy of these tales...the whole ensemble play with a deftness and sensitivity A joy to listen toThere are no longueurs; the music drives forward with fascinating variety until its charming conclusion" londonjazznews.com/2024/05/13/monsterosa-the-seasons-in-the-city/ credits Ashburton Arts Centre Always three prices please pay what you can. See Access, Tickets & Finding Us for more about why there are three ticket prices, plus other useful info about coming to events at Ashburton Arts Centre. Level access from street please contact us on [email protected] if a wheelchair space is needed, or if you have any other special requirements.