DAVE BRISTOW

Dave Bristow is a pianist and composer from Birmingham. Graduating from the University of Manchester with a BMus (Hons) Degree in Music and with a Masters Degree (MMus Jazz Piano Performance) from Leeds Conservatoire he has been mentored by Gwilym Simcock, Kit Downes, Les Chisnall, Jamil Sheriff, Philip Grange, Camden Reeves and Richard Whalley. Currently based in Paris, he is fast emerging as one of the most original and talented jazz musicians in Europe. His main project is the Dave Bristow Quintet - a multinational supergroup - for which he writes all the compositions. His debut album ‘Unknown Unknown’ featuring Olga Amelchenko, Christian Altehülshorst, Gabriel Pierre, Guillaume Prévost and guest appearances from Simon Moullier, Caloé and Gustave Reichert is out now! The album has been played on several radio stations including TSF Jazz (1st March on Deli Express), France Musique (1st March on Open Jazz with Alex Dutilh) and FIP (21st February on Club read more...