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Troyka

Jez Nelson presents a concert given by Troyka at the 2010 Cheltenham Jazz Festival. The band is made up of Chris Montague (guitar), Joshua Blackmore (drums) and Kit Downes (organ).

Jez Nelson presents Troyka; guitarist Chris Montague, drummer Joshua Blackmore and Kit Downes on organ, recorded in concert at the Cheltenham Jazz Festival. Their multi-layered sound is influenced by electronica, blues-rock and free improvisation, and combines angular but catchy melodies with subtle explorations of form and texture.

Presenter: Jez Nelson
Producers: Peggy Sutton.

1 hour, 45 minutes

Last on

Mon 28 Jun 2010 23:15

Music Played

  • Extract from Wynton Marsalis’ lecture on swing

    • John Coltrane

      Resolution

      • A Love Supreme.
      • Impulse.
  • Troyka recorded at Cheltenham’s Town Hall Pillar Room on 2 May 2010

    • Untitled

      Line up – Chris Montague (guitar), Kit Downes (Hammond organ), Joshua Blackmore (drums)

    • Trokya

      Born in the 80s

      Composer: Chris Montague

    • Trokya

      Tax Return

      Composer: Chris Montague

    • Trokya

      Crawler

      Composer: Kit Downes

  • Chris Montague talks to Jez about the music that has influenced Troyka’s sound

    • Bill Frisell

      Outlaws

      • Bill Frisell with Dave Holland and Elvin Jones.
      • Nonesuch.
    • Aphex Twin

      Funny Little Man

      • Come to Daddy.
      • Warp.
    • Science Friction

      Van Gundy's Retreat

      • The Sublime and Science Friction Live.
      • Thirsty Ear.
  • Troyka recorded at Cheltenham’s Town Hall Pillar Room on 2 May 2010

    • Untitled

      Line up – Chris Montague (guitar), Kit Downes (Hammond organ), Joshua Blackmore (drums)

    • Trokya

      Noonian Song

      Composer: Chris Montague

    • Trokya

      Cajoch

      Composer: Chris Montague

    • Trokya

      Heart Shaped Box

      Composer: Kurt Cobain

    • Trokya

      Rest

      Composer: Chris Montague

Broadcast

  • Mon 28 Jun 2010 23:15

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