Empirical – Live Performance of Wonder is the Beginning
Join Empirical, the multi-award-winning UK jazz ensemble, for a special live performance of their critically acclaimed 2024 album, Wonder is the Beginning, released on Whirlwind Recordings. Marking their first full-length album since 2016, this release reaffirms their status as one of the most vital forces in contemporary jazz.
Since their formation in 2007, Empirical has consistently pushed the boundaries of modern jazz, blending intricate compositions with fearless improvisation. With Wonder is the Beginning, the band showcases their signature sound—an electrifying mix of technical mastery, deep musical trust, and spontaneous creativity—proving their fire remains undimmed.
Featuring an all-star lineup:
Nathaniel Facey – Alto Saxophone
Ivo Neame – Piano (special guest)
Tom Farmer – Double Bass
Shaney Forbes – Drums
Praise for Empirical:
⭐ “Empirical, around for an astonishing 15 years already, are one of the great British contributions to European jazz.” – Downbeat (2022)
⭐ “Still a reliable touchstone of contemporary British jazz at its most sophisticated.” – Jazzwise (2022)
⭐ “London’s quartet Empirical delivered it all… This was the height of contemporary jazz from risk-taking players with real commitment.” – Calgary Herald (2019)
Don’t miss this opportunity to witness one of the UK’s most influential and innovative jazz ensembles perform live. Tickets available now!