Widely recognised as a seminal figure in world jazz, trumpeter and composer Byron has travelled the world recording, teaching and performing alongside legendary musicians such as George Benson, Andrew Hill, Chaka Khan, Ingrid Laubrock. His work draws inspiration from contemporary and indigenous cultures. His passionate musical knowledge and his fascination with the human spirit is evident in this new music which is breath-taking in its excitement and depth.
The works that the band will perform are the result of a commission, in response to the artist Peter Shenai’s ‘Hurricaine Bells’, following the tragic Hurricane Katrina.