Chris Laurence Quartet

The Boyne Music Festival take enormous pleasure in welcoming the acclaimed Chris Laurence Quartet to Townley Hall for the first time this summer. Saturday 4th August promises to be a truly memorable occasion when this hugely influential quartet comprising of renowned double bassist Christopher Laurence, guitarist John Parricelli, drummer Martin France and vibraphonist Frank Ricotti will make their Townley debut.

Virtuoso bassist Chris Laurence has maintained a successful dual career in both jazz and classical music. He has worked with musicians and ensembles of the calibre of Kenny Wheeler, guitarist John Williams, John Surman, Andy Sheppard, Norma Winstone, Sting, and was principal double bass with the Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields for many years. This impressive quartet will be joined by Brodsky Quartet musicians Jacqueline Thomas, Paul Cassidy and Rita Manning on violin.

Please book early to avoid disappointment. 

Chris Laurence, double bass

Martin France, drums

John Parricelli, guitar

Frank Ricotti, vibraphone

For more information please visit  www.boynemusicfestival.com

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Venue Information - Townley Hall

 

Townley Hall is a magnificent Georgian mansion built just over 200 years ago on a hilltop setting. Today it is surrounded by 60 acres of rolling parkland overlooking the Boyne Valley, very close to the site of the famous battle. The location is strikingly beautiful and peaceful.