Modern Vikings

Led by composer and drummer Stephen Henderson, Modern Vikings brings together five of Scotland’s brightest, most creative jazz talents and comprise Fergus McCreadie (piano), David Bowden (bass), Graeme Stephen (guitar) and Konrad Wisniewski (sax) alongside Henderson himself.

As with their Scandinavian jazz cousins, Modern Vikings play music with a strong emphasis on melody with the added grooves, urgency and colours of the American jazz tradition. Their music reflects Henderson’s many influences and experiences from the beginning of his musical upbringing to present, creating a fresh sound that is unique, bold and emotive:

'I’m particularly inspired by jazz musicians who incorporate elements of their own countries’ folk music into their writings and playing. Modern Jazz artists such as Shai Maestro, Avishai Cohen, Lionel Loueke, Leo Blanco and John Scofield have been huge influences on my style more recently.'

£19.50 (inc £2.50 booking fee per ticket)