This is the first live performance by a new and revamped line up featuring Rachel Musson (tenor sax) and Roberto Sassi (guitar and electronics) as well as Dominic Lash on electric bass and Mark Sanders on drums.

Wailing, whispering; sighing, roaring; this Tentet comprises some of the most exciting musicians to emerge from the UK, Madrid (and beyond) free-jazz and improvised music scene. Inspired by playing with the Peter Brotzmann tentet Ramanan has forged a group that combines original compositions, with free and conducted improvisation to wildly sensual effect. 

The Roland Ramanan Tentet are (probably): 

Roland Ramanan (trumpet) 
Ian MacGowan (trumpet)
Ed Lucas (trombone)
Adrian Northover (soprano sax)
Ricardo Tejero (alto sax, clarinet)
Rachel Musson (tenor sax)
Roberto Sassi (electric guitar)
Dominic Lash (bass, electric bass)
Mark Sanders (drums)
Andrew Lisle (drums) 

“Throws a bomb under the usual carve-up between composition and improvisation … big fun … I relished this CD.” Philip Clark, WIRE Magazine 

“…coruscating work that would be right at home in Sun Ra’s conductions.” Stuart Broomer, Signal to Noise 

“…consistently exciting work that balances big structural ideas – that seem here to involve clashing together opposing masses of sound and listening for what comes off.” Brian Morton, Point of Departure 

The Roland Ramanan Tentet is a free jazz ensemble inspired partly by the Peter Brotzmann Tentet with whom Ramanan has played on a couple of occasions. All the pieces are composed and employ a variety of techniques. For further information please contact Roland Ramanan: rolandramanan@hotmail.com