Dave Milligan 'Chroma'

Widely regarded as a pioneer of the jazz-folk crossover style, pianist Dave Milligan is a “genre-defying, creative force” (The Scotsman). While audiences may know him best as the long-term collaborator of trumpeter Colin Steele or the mastermind behind The Unusual Suspects, CHROMA marks a significant new chapter.

This project sees Milligan stepping forward as a bandleader to present original music that celebrates the intersection of jazz and traditional roots. Milligan’s writing deliberately leaves expansive space for the individual voices within the ensemble to shine.With a powerhouse horn section and an elite rhythm team, CHROMA is a masterclass in musical dialogue. The music flows between sophisticated arrangements and the raw, spontaneous energy of the moment.

“A pianist of quite astonishing verve and subtlety… a whirlwind tour de force.“ The Independent