Laura Jurd

Celebrating and innovating upon the rich traditions of jazz and folk music, Laura Jurd’s music digs into something primal and earthy, whilst taking twists and turns that show her to be one of the UK’s most distinctive composer-performers in contemporary music.

In the past couple of years, Laura’s love of traditional music has deepened, having played alongside the likes of Irish fiddle player Ultan O’Brien and English accordionist Martin Green (one third of super-group Lau). Enjoy brand new music that takes the listener on a journey of rites and rituals, propelled by the superb rhythm section of Ruth Goller and Sebastian Rochford.

Please note Sebastian Rochford replaces Corrie Dick on drums for this concert.

About the Artist

Composer-performer Laura Jurd’s unique voice as an improvising trumpet player is at the heart of everything she creates. Her music celebrates and innovates the rich traditions of jazz and folk music, digging into something primal and earthy, whilst taking twists and turns that prove Laura to be one of the UK’s most distinctive composer-performers in contemporary music.

As a composer she has collaborated with the London Sinfonietta, the Festival of New Trumpet Music, the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain and the Ligeti Quartet to name a few. She has performed throughout the UK, Europe and beyond with Mercury-nominated band Dinosaur and under-her own name, having played the likes of North Sea, Montréal and Molde International Jazz festivals to name a few.

“draws on jazz, folk traditions from Europe and the Middle East, and the harmonic language of Stravinsky… her work is always spiritedly accessible” – John Fordham, The Guardian

Photo credit: Alex Morley