In surroundings more accustomed to the genteel sounds of classical and church music, improvising drum and bass duo Springheel Jack will launch the Music In The University programme for 2006/07 in the Glasgow University Chapel next week (Tuesday 26 September).

Often referred to as the pioneers of drum and bass music, Springheel Jack ﾖ aka John Coxon and Ashley Wales ﾖ will be joining forces with University organist Kevin Bowyer, improvising drummers and percussionists to make a live recording for release on the web-based experimental music label Seven Things

Initially inspired by contemporary classical music, avant jazz and electronic music, Springheel Jack formed in 1994, releasing a slew of well received records that mixed breakbeats with more left field influences.

The event will take place from 9pm-10pm at the University Memorial Chapel. The concert is free and open to the public. For more information contact John Harris at john@seventhings.co.uk

The concert can also be viewed live on the University Chapel webcam at the following link: http://mcu.gla.ac.uk/chapel-live.html

Kate Richardson (K.richardson@admin.gla.ac.uk)

1. For more information please contact the University of Glasgow Media Relations Office on 0141 330 3683 or email K.Richardson@admin.gla.ac.uk

2. For a full list of events involved in the Music in the University Programme 2006/07 please go to www.gla.ac.uk/concerts

First published: 19 September 2006