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Ideasthesia is a quintet project bringing together rising star improvisers led by saxophonist / composer George Garford.

George Garford - Alto Saxophone / Composer / Bandleader

Daniel Kemshell - Guitar

Olly Chalk - Piano

Huw V Williams - Double Bass

Josh Walker-Martin - Drums

Exploring the intersections between contemporary jazz and free improvisation, the quintet has built a reputation for high-energy performances and an imaginative band sound.

Garford's writing seeks to balance the ensemble’s collective freedom with a detailed personal aesthetic; navigating tightly woven structures, expansive textural landscapes and unfolding narratives with a sense of urgency.

Ideasthesia - [a phenomenon in which activations of concepts evoke perception-like experiences]