Maria Chiara Argirò Group

presenting 'The Fall Dance'

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Last Show: Tuesday 25 th April 2017

PizzaExpress Jazz Club (Soho)

Led by Italian pianist and composer Maria Chiara Argirò, this London based group brings together fresh young talent from the international music scene with an original repertoire of new compositions, characterised by their unique lyrical and rhythmic identity. Blending classical music and folk traditions with her own approach to harmony and melody, the compositions have been written in between Maria’s musical travels around Europe, Asia and America, calling significantly upon the sounds and aesthetics of contemporary jazz. Maria takes elements of modern jazz improvisation, contemporary composition and even post-rock and remoulds them into a shape all of her own.

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"Brimming with imagination, and led by Argirò's artistic drive, the ardency of this sextet cannot be overstated – and The Fall Dance is certainly an album with staying power"

London Jazz News

Led by Italian pianist and composer Maria Chiara Argirò, the London based group brings together fresh young talent from the international music scene with an original repertoire of new compositions, characterised by their unique lyrical and rhythmic identity. Blending classical music and folk traditions with her own approach to harmony and melody, the compositions have been written in between her musical travels around Europe, Asia and America, calling strongly upon the sounds and aesthetics of contemporary jazz.

The debut album 'The Fall Dance', has been released by Odradek Records in November 2016. The launch campaign included a sold out show at The Vortex Jazz Club and a 2017 UK tour with the support of the Arts Council England. 

Band Lineup

Maria Chiara Argirò (piano/compositions)

Sam Rapley (tenor saxophone/clarinet/bass clarinet)

Tal Janes (guitar)

Andrea Di Biase (double bass)

Gaspar Sena (drums)

Leïla Martial (vocals)