Bassist & composer Alison Rayner’s award-winning quintet combine richly nuanced compositions, rhythmic interplay and folk-infused melodies; this, along with their love of improvisation, creates a strong sense of narrative and cinematic quality. ARQ play ‘songs without words’ and are lauded for their vibrant, communicative performances.

Awards

★ Ivor Novello Composer Awards 2019 for ‘There is a Crack in Everything’ from Short Stories
★ Ensemble of the Year Winners Parliamentary Jazz Awards 2018
★ Best Small Group Public Vote winners British Jazz Awards 2018

‘A celebration of life itself.’  LondonJazzNews

‘Purposeful, full-toned and melodic…a beautifully integrated band.’ The Observer

‘Inventive, vibrantly colourful and unfailingly melodic.’ thejazzmann.com

‘A series of vivacious musical adventures.’ BBC Music Magazine

For events scheduled to take place up until the end of August, seating will be sold at a reduced capacity initially.   You will be offered the best available seats for your party size.  The seats offered will be 2 seats away from other customers and there will be a row between you in front and behind.  If you have a specific seating requirement or access requirement please call the Sales and Information Centre on 01332 255800 to book your seats.  Once we receive direction from the government that we are not required to be sat socially distanced all seats will be made available to be booked.