Slowlight Quartet

Slowlight Quartet were formed in Newcastle upon Tyne in 2013, playing original compositions they termed cinematic jazz. They quickly garnered acclaim on the North East Jazz scene and were selected by Jazz North to be on their ‘Northern Line’ scheme supporting upcoming bands. Gigs followed at well established jazz venues such as Matt & Phreds and Zeffirellis, festival appearances at Manchester International Jazz Festival (MIJF) and Sage Gateshead International Jazz Festival and a support slot with Stuart McCallum (Cinematic Orchestra). Their debut EP ‘In Flight’ was self-released on May 25th 2014 with a sell-out gig featuring a string quartet and live visuals. Their second EP ‘Live at Manchester Jazz Festival’ was released on Jazz Sound Records. The future looked bright….however In 2017 with two members moving to different countries they decided to wrap things up. 7 years later however events have transpired to bring them back together with a new drummer and an updated sound drawing on a more varied range of influences. The first single ‘Full Beam, Alan’ reflects this new more synth-bass driven groove approach and the second single will see them working with a named vocalist, further expanding their sound.