lineup and details for perri and neil quartet - the blue projecton fri 26th september 2014

From its opening line 'I am on a lonely road and I am travelling' to the introspection of the 'Dark cafe days' of its closing moments, Joni Mitchell's 1971 classic album Blue almost single-handedly defined the confessional singer-songwriter aesthetic.

Led by the mellifluous vocals of Perri Alleyne-Hughes (Sense of Sound) and the sensitive genius of classical guitarist Neil Campbell (Ghost Stories, Bulbs, Guitars and Other Machines), The Blue Project presents a performance of the complete Blue album in sequence, with a new interpretation that draws on jazz and classical styles.

Norwegian drummer-percussionist Viktor Nordberg, a highly sought after session player, provides a delicious rhythmic backdrop throughout. He is very ably aided and abetted by the juicy bass work of Roger Gardiner (Dead Poppies).

Alongside 'classic Joni', the Quartet will perform a second set which will focus on their own highly personal songs and compositions, many of which will be performed for the first time at this concert.

Music Genres: 

Classical, Jazz