The Nonet is an ensemble Miguel uses to explore various compositional techniques with specific focus on texture, non-tonal melodic structures, polyrhythms, and the relationships between them all. Influences include Steve Coleman, Steve Lehman, Louis Andriessen, Gerard Grisey, Thelonious Monk, Stravinsky, and many others. The band features many of London’s leading jazz musicians who bring their own personalities to the sound through their unique improvisations:
Gareth Lockrane: flutes
Mike Chillingworth: alto sax & clarinet
George Crowley: tenor sax & bass clarinet
Miguel Gorodi: trumpet & flugel
Kieran McLeod: trombone
Ray Hearne: tuba
Ralph Wyld: vibes
Conor Chaplin: bass
David Hamblett: drums
The band are touring their debut album ‘Apophenia‘ which is now out on Ubuntu. Read reviews by Ian Mann, Roger Farley, Patrick Hadfield and Ian Maund.
