Patrick Cornelius to Tour Spain, UK, and Ireland

Alto saxophonist Patrick Cornelius is set to embark on a tour across Spain, the UK, and Ireland with his new quartet. The tour, which begins on October 19, 2023, in Madrid and concludes on October 28 in Dublin, will feature performances in seven cities.

The quartet includes Cornelius on alto saxophone, James Francies on piano, Michael Janisch on double bass, and Rudy Royston on drums. This ensemble will be performing material from Cornelius’s latest album, “Acadia: Way of the Cairns,” released on Whirlwind Recordings.

A highlight of the tour is an exclusive London show at the renowned Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club on October 23. This performance is part of the club’s “Brit Jazz Fest” and will be the only UK date featuring the full American lineup.

The tour dates are as follows:
– October 19: Bogui Jazz, R. Madrid, Spain
– October 20: Jimmy Glass, Valencia, Spain
– October 21: Jamboree, Barcelona, Spain
– October 23: Ronnie Scott’s, London, UK
– October 25: Black Gate, Galway, Ireland
– October 26: Arthurs, Dublin, Ireland
– October 28: Arthurs, Dublin, Ireland[1]

Whirlwind Recordings, founded by bassist Michael Janisch in 2010, has established itself as a significant player in the contemporary jazz scene. The label has released albums by a diverse range of artists, including both established names and emerging talents. Some notable releases on the label include “Acadia: Way of the Cairns” by Patrick Cornelius, “Time Grove” by Ivo Neame, and “Reverence” by Jason Palmer. Whirlwind has also released albums by international artists such as Zhenya Strigalev, Maciek Pysz, and Andre Canniere, showcasing its commitment to promoting jazz from various corners of the world.

This tour represents an opportunity for audiences in Spain, the UK, and Ireland to experience live performances of Cornelius’s latest work, which draws inspiration from Acadia National Park in Maine. The combination of Cornelius’s compositions and the talents of Francies, Janisch, and Royston promises to deliver a series of engaging performances across these European venues.