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George Crowley/Tom Farmer/Sam Jesson

“Devoted young originals including drummer Sam Jesson and saxophonist George Crowley ..... simultaneously cherished where jazz has been, and relished where it might be headed” John Fordham - The Guardian.

“Contemporary & spontaneous interpretations of old material, with the trio approaching their sources in a spirit of genuine affection, but still determined to leave their own stamp on the music.” JazzMann

“a free-wheeling, polyrhythmic tour de force, and to these ears an absolute delight.” JazzMann

Drummer and composer Sam Jesson has been a key figure on the London Jazz scene for some time now, and this tour marks his debut as a bandleader, in trio with Tom Farmer (Empirical) and George Crowley (Ivo Neame Quartet).

United by their love for the tradition of legendary jazz trios from Ahmed Jamal to Sonny Rollins, Oscar Peterson to Dewey Redman, the trio wind their way through many gems of the jazz canon - some lesser known than others – sometimes deconstructing and breathing new life, sometimes paying homage to classic arrangements, with a devoted focus on making music that feels honest and joyous.

“the drummer’s newly-formed trio with powerful saxophonist George Crowley, and Empirical’s fine double bassist Tom Farmer, will be a step-change in this enthusiastic and enterprising young musician’s creative life that’s been a long time coming. “ - John Fordham -  London Jazz News

“ An un­plugged sax, double bass and drums trio might seem aus­tere, but not when it’s young drum­mer Sam Jes­son’s band. Jes­son’s Mag­pie Trio (the name im­plies cre­ative scav­engers) ex­plore the legacy of the great Ah­mad Ja­mal on this de­but tour; sax­ist Ge­orge Crow­ley and Em­pir­i­cal bassist Tom Farmer com­plete the pic­ture.” - John Fordham - Guardian 

Sam Jesson - JazzWise Magazine Rising Jazz Artists 2020, “Drummer Sam Jesson, one of the young UK jazz scenes best-kept secrets” London Jazz News

Tom Farmer - MOBO Award Winner.

George Crowley - “London’s not short of great saxophonists, but when this guy plays one, I want to hear what he has to say.” Laura Jurd (Legend)

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Nov
25
to Jan 20

Tour November-Jan venues TBC

  • Fri, Nov 25, 2022 4:30 PM 16:30 Fri, Jan 20, 2023 5:30 PM 17:30
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Aug
28
12:00 PM12:00

Magpie Trio @ Southwall Festival

  • Sunday, August 28, 2022
  • 12:00 PM 1:00 PM 12:00 13:00
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https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/southwell/the-festival-marquee/jazz-at-the-palace-magpie-trio/e-veqxzp

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Jul
7
8:30 PM20:30

Magpie Trio @ The Willow Tree

  • Thursday, July 7, 2022
  • 8:30 PM 9:30 PM 20:30 21:30
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https://willowtreee17.com/events/magpie-trio-july-7th/about-the-show

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Jan
26
8:00 PM20:00

Kansas Smitty's

  • Sunday, January 26, 2020
  • 8:00 PM 11:00 PM 20:00 23:00
  • Kansas Smitty's (map)
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Jan
11
8:30 PM20:30

Brighton: The Verdict

  • Saturday, January 11, 2020
  • 8:30 PM 10:30 PM 20:30 22:30
  • The Verdict (map)
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https://verdictjazz.co.uk

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Jan
10
7:30 PM19:30

Birmingham: Birmingham Jazz @ 1000 Trade

  • Friday, January 10, 2020
  • 7:30 PM 10:30 PM 19:30 22:30
  • 1000 Trades (map)
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https://www.birminghamjazz.co.uk/gigs

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Jan
8
8:30 PM20:30

Cardiff: Flute and Tankard

  • Wednesday, January 8, 2020
  • 8:30 PM 10:30 PM 20:30 22:30
  • The Flute and Tankard (map)
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http://thefluteandtankard.com

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Dec
20
8:30 PM20:30

Oswestry: Herman Chapel

  • Friday, December 20, 2019
  • 8:30 PM 10:30 PM 20:30 22:30
  • Hermon Chapel Arts Centre (map)
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https://www.hermonchapel.com

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Dec
19
7:30 PM19:30

West Bridgeford: Library

  • Thursday, December 19, 2019
  • 7:30 PM 10:30 PM 19:30 22:30
  • West Bridgeford Library (map)
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https://www.jazzsteps.co.uk/view_gig.php?id=736

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Dec
18
7:00 PM19:00

Southwell: Library

  • Wednesday, December 18, 2019
  • 7:00 PM 10:00 PM 19:00 22:00
  • Southwell Library (map)
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https://www.jazzsteps.co.uk/view_gig.php?id=735

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Dec
16
8:00 PM20:00

Beeston: Library

  • Monday, December 16, 2019
  • 8:00 PM 11:00 PM 20:00 23:00
  • Beeston Library (map)
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Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/jazz-steps-live-at-the-libraries-presents-sam-jessons-magpie-trio-beeston-library-tickets-65681793011

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Dec
10
8:00 PM20:00

Liverpool: ParrJazz

  • Tuesday, December 10, 2019
  • 8:00 PM 9:00 PM 20:00 21:00
  • The Jacaranda (map)
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https://www.parrjazz.co.uk

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Dec
9
8:00 PM20:00

Manchester: NQ Jazz

  • Monday, December 9, 2019
  • 8:00 PM 11:00 PM 20:00 23:00
  • The Whiskey Jar (map)
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https://nqjazz.com

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Dec
8
8:00 PM20:00

Newcastle: Jazz North East

  • Sunday, December 8, 2019
  • 8:00 PM 11:00 PM 20:00 23:00
  • The Bridge Hotel (map)
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https://www.seetickets.com/event/magpie/the-bridge-hotel-newcastle-upon-tyne/1390116

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Nov
27
8:00 PM20:00

Cambridge: The Geldart Jazz Club

  • Wednesday, November 27, 2019
  • 8:00 PM 11:00 PM 20:00 23:00
  • Jazz At The Geldart (map)
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https://www.the-geldart.co.uk/events/the-geldart-jazz-club/

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Nov
26
8:00 PM20:00

Birmingham: Jazz @ The Spotted Dog

  • Tuesday, November 26, 2019
  • 8:00 PM 11:00 PM 20:00 23:00
  • Spotted Dog (map)
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https://www.facebook.com/spotteddogjazz

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Nov
24
8:00 PM20:00

Southampton: Southampton Modern Jazz Club

  • Sunday, November 24, 2019
  • 8:00 PM 10:30 PM 20:00 22:30
  • Mango Basement Bar & Venue (map)
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http://www.southamptonmodernjazzclub.com

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Nov
15
8:30 PM20:30

EFG London Jazz Festival: Con Cellar Jazz

  • Friday, November 15, 2019
  • 8:30 PM 11:30 PM 20:30 23:30
  • Con Cellar Jazz (map)
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https://www.wegottickets.com/event/483387

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