This show marks the start of another 3-gig residency at Servant Jazz Quarters for The Vernon Spring - a new solo project from Sam Beste. Throughout the residency Sam has been experimenting with material new and old in search of a sound that feels like home. This solo departure comes after many years of producing records with his band Hejira, soulstress Tawiah, string duo Fran & Flora and others, many of which are part of the Lima Limo collective he co-founded. Sam has also been in demand as a pianist for other artists including Amy Winehouse, Matthew Herbert, and most recently Leon Vynehall. This year he will be doing a series of shows at SJQ for The Vernon Spring, working the curatorial muscles he developed whilst running the club night TRAUM together with his Hejira bandmates.

https://thevernonspring.bandcamp.com

Carpetana is the debut solo project from Milo Fitzpatrick, more known for his work in seminal jazz group Portico Quartet. Inspired by new wave and art-pop music such as Talking Heads and Arthur Russell, Carpetana continues to explore experimental form and texture through distorted synths, cello, pianos, and drums whilst offering a unique brand of insightful and playfully candid songs.

Check out his beautiful EP for cello and voice: https://carpetana.bandcamp.com/