Paul Towndrow Trio
Internationally renowned saxophonist Paul Towndrow brings his trio supergroup with Alyn Cosker (drums) and Pete Johnstone (hammond organ).
Music in the University
Date: Thursday 02 November 2023
Time: 13:10 - 14:00
Venue: University Concert Hall
Category: Concerts and music, Public lectures, Social events, Academic events, Student events, Alumni events, Open days and visits, Staff workshops and seminars
Website: www.musicintheuni.glasgow.ac.uk
Paul Towndrow Trio
- Paul Towndrow - Saxophone
- Alyn Cosker - Drums
- Pete Johnstone - Hammond Organ
Programme: To be announced during the concert.
About
Paul Towndrow is an internationally renowned Glaswegian saxophonist & composer specialising in syncretic musical forms including the fusion of jazz with traditional celtic music, Indian music, and free improvisation.
In 2023 Paul released a new album, ‘‘Outwith The Circle’ on Keywork Records which features the trio alongside special guests including vocalist Eddi Reader, piper Ross Ainslie, and guitarist Davie Dunsmuir.
Today we have his energetic trio format with Alyn Cosker (Drums) and Pete Johnstone (Organ). This Scottish supergroup has performed at both sides of the Atlantic, including appearances in New York, London and beyond.
Venue
Our Thursday Professional Lunchtime Series is held in the University Concert Hall which is situated in the Main Building (Gilbert Scott), just below the Hunterian Museum.
You can access the Concert Hall through three different doors:
- West Quad through the door to the toilets and Hunterian lift
- East Quad entering through the Hunterian Staircase door
- East Quad entering through the external corridor to Hunter Halls
Tickets
We currently have no requirement for pre-booking your FREE ticket! Just turn up at 12.45pm to ensure your seat. Once the Concert Hall is full to capacity, we will be closing doors. Please note the capacity of the Concert Hall is 128 people. Latecomers will not be admitted.
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