
i d e a s t h e s i a
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]


