“what makes the album so striking is Davies' refusal to abandon melody even as she lets go of defined changes. Her irrepressible tunefulness not only leads the improvisers in fruitful directions but also offers the listener an open door into the music”

Downbeat Magazine

“A truly gifted and imaginative saxophonist, Davies undoubtedly possesses the art of the improviser and has produced an album of exuberant lyricism and consistently engaging tunes.”

All About Jazz, READ FULL REVIEW HERE

“Satori is so full of ideas, vision, and joyful improvisation that one can only take pleasure in the listening”

UK Vibe READ FULL REVIEW HERE

“consistently inventive, witty mood…the whole is a testament to Davies’ lyrical flow and her collaborators ability to go with it”

Jazzwise

“Satori represents a strong statement from Josephine Davies as she takes on the challenge of the saxophone trio format and succeeds brilliantly. In this exposed setting her own playing on both tenor and soprano is confident, fluent and imaginative”

The Jazzman READ FULL REVIEW HERE

READ FULL LONDONJAZZ INTERVIEW HERE

SATORI

Satori is a new trio from Perrier award winning saxophonist Josephine Davies, featuring drummer Paul Clarvis and bassist Dave Whitford. The deliberate omission of a chordal instrument leaves a more spacious texture for the three musicians to explore the basic compositional elements Davies offers. This is a new direction for her, and one that showcases her creativity and strongly melodic improvisational approach. Although the focus of this band is on group interaction, exploration, and freedom from traditional set structures, Satori is also an accessible and hugely dynamic jazz ensemble. Their debut album was released earlier this year on Whirlwind Recordings to rave reviews. Check out the sound HERE!

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UPCOMING PERFORMANCES

2017

24/09 Hen & Chicken, Bristol
01/10 Milestones, Lowestoft
05/10 Spin Jazz Club, Oxford
13/10 Birmingham Symphony Hall Foyer
14/10 Fisher Theatre, Suffolk
17/10 The Mad Hatter, Oxford
19/10 Karamel Club, London
20/10 Bebop Club, Bristol
01/12 Fleece Jazz, Essex

2018
04/02 St Lawrence Chapel, Ashburton
05/02 The Beaver Inn, Appledore, Devon
07/02 Restormel Arts, St Austell