Pianodrome Live: Wayward Jane + Ariane Mamon
Wednesday 17th August 9pm
Ariane Mamon
Ariane Mamon is a jazz mystic, vocalist extraordinaire and composer, and brings to the stage her arcane jazz fusion ecosystems; where she fuses her impressions of the natural world, through gritty bass lines, tantalizing rhythms, and wild transcending vocals.
Unrestricted by genre, Mamon extends her voice like an instrument, a technique she learned while attending the prestigious Berklee College of Music, and brings altogether another dimension to vocal jazz.
She has been featured on various jazz radio stations across the UK, such as Jazz FM, Soho Radio, and BBC Radio Scotland.
Wayward Jane
Wayward Jane’s music is a modern, transatlantic interpretation of American folk and Old Time traditions, blending roots music with fresh arrangements and original compositions. Their rich sound features fiddle, clawhammer banjo, double bass, guitar, wooden flute and close vocal harmonies. Wayward’s live shows have a joyful energy, expressing the fine musicianship and playful chemistry of the band members. Ranging in mood from high octane, toe-tapping tunes to tender and soulful songs, Wayward Jane tend to leave audiences with a glow in their hearts.
Wayward Jane have appeared together at folk clubs and festivals across the land, touring extensively in the UK and Ireland. They were recently featured live in session on BBC Radio Scotland’s Travelling Folk where Bruce MacGregor remarked that “they’re just that bit different from anything else happening in Scotland!” The band are busy members of the Edinburgh traditional music scene, playing in bands such as Brothers Gillespie, Dowally and The Watch Thieves.
They have released two albums - “Wayward Jane” and “Old Train”.
"Wayward Jane weaves a gorgeous tapestry of heart wrenching vocals and
tasteful, informed instrumentation. I could listen to these guys all day!" -
Rachel Baiman