JOSEPHINE DAVIES
Genres: Post Bop, Third Stream • United Kingdom

For Josephine Davies's Satori check Satori. Josephine Davies is an artist at the forefront of the UK contemporary music scene, pushing the boundaries of jazz with her current main artistic project Satori – a sax/bass/drums trio with an emphasis on extended and collaborative improvisation that defies the categorization of either avant-garde or mainstream jazz, instead shifting deftly and dynamically through various imaginative soundscapes according to where the musicians’ shared inspiration takes them. It is a project that combines her seeking of freedom of expression with her interest in Japanese philosophy and lifestyle. Originally from the Shetland Islands and now based in London, UK, Josephine’s writing and playing continues to be infused with a Nordic quality, notably in her use of traditional folk music elements, and her haunting tone reminiscent of the late great Scottish tenorist Bobby Wellins. As a saxophonist she is known for her melodic focus, versatility and unique style which has read more...