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Nov28

Liverpool

St Bride's Church

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About John Law

John Law is a distinguished British pianist and composer whose music seamlessly blends classical Baroque influences with contemporary jazz and free improvisation. Beginning piano lessons at the tender age of four, Law refined his craft at London's Royal Academy of Music before shifting his focus in the mid-1980s toward avant-garde jazz. This transition marked the start of a prolific career characterized by innovation and collaboration.

In 1986, Law co-founded the trio Atlas with bassist Paul Rogers and drummer Mark Sanders. This ensemble later became foundational to the Jon Lloyd Quartet, active throughout the early 1990s. His creative partnership with South African drummer Louis Moholo proved particularly significant; together with bassist Barry Guy and saxophonist Paul Dunmall, they formed the Extremely Quartet in 1993, releasing a self-titled album in 1997.

The mid-1990s also saw Law embark on a critically acclaimed solo piano trilogy—"Talitha Cumi" (1994), "Pentecost" (1996), and "The Hours" (1997)—which expertly fuse jazz with plainchant and medieval motifs. Seeking more rhythmically grounded explorations, he later formed a trio with Tim Wells and Paul Clarvis, producing "Giant Leaves (Autumn Steps)" and the Thelonious Monk-inspired "The Onliest" in 1996.

In 2000, John Law launched his independent label, Cornucopia, under which he continued to push the boundaries of jazz. His ambitious 2001 project, "Abacus," presented a suite format that showcased collaboration with musicians such as Jon Lloyd, Tim Wells, and drummer Gerry Hemingway. Throughout his career, Law’s refined, European jazz style and dedication to inventive soundscapes have established him as a seminal figure in contemporary jazz.

Genres

Jazz•Traditional