Friday 15 May 2026
Experience an evening of poetic, lyrical contemporary jazz with the Fabienne Ambuehl Quartet!
Led by pianist, singer and composer Fabienne Ambuehl, the band brings together vivid rhythms, rich textures and expressive improvisation. They will perform brand-new compositions alongside music from the album Thrive (2025), winner of ‘Jazz Recording of the Year’ at the Presto Music Awards!
Ambuehl leads a quartet featuring some of the UK’s most in-demand jazz musicians. With compelling rhythms and influences ranging from blues and Brahms to The Beatles, the band creates a sound that is daring yet intimate and truly its own!
Line up:
Fabienne Ambuehl - piano and vocals
Ant Law - guitar
Tom Farmer – bass
Ryan Thrupp – drums
„A mesmerising soundscape that seamlessly blends songs and instrumentals… the album sounds terrific and delivers an impressively immersive musical experience“ - Jazzwise UK
„Quite simply fab“ - Marlbank
„Lyrical, intimate, and yet bursting with energy, Fabienne Ambuehl has crafted a sublime second album“ - Jazz Recording of the Year Presto Music Awards
The quartet ”convince with warmth, precision and great interplay” - Rondo Magazine, Germany
Fabienne Ambuehl is a Swiss-born, London-based pianist, singer and composer, known for her vibrant contemporary jazz that weaves together elements of poetry, folk and storytelling. Her latest album Thrive (Ubuntu Music, 2025) won ‘Jazz Recording of the Year’ at the Presto Music Awards in December 2025 and received widespread acclaim from the international jazz press. With fluid, expressive piano playing and emotive vocals, she draws inspiration from both the stillness of nature and the pulse of urban life. Rich in detail and with striking energy, her music evokes a strong sense of place and atmosphere. Ambuehl first gained wider recognition with her album Glitterwoods (Traumton, Berlin), which was named ‘Album of the Year’ by UK Vibe. She has since performed and recorded internationally. Her voice has been described by Jazzviews UK as ‘crystal clear, distinctive and refreshingly free of jazz clichés’. Jazzwise Magazine notes that the album creates ‘an impressively immersive musical experience’. Thrive was selected as ‘Album of the Week’ both at Presto Music and the German Rondo Magazine. It received regular airplay on BBC Radio 3, and featured on the Jazz FM playlist for several weeks.
Ant Law is one of the UK’s leading jazz guitarists, named a “Rising Star” in DownBeat’s 2025 Critics Poll and described as “a game changer” and “an innovator” in The Guardian. His recently released ninth album Unified Theories was Jazzwise magazine’s Editor’s Choice and has received widespread international acclaim. Since his debut Entanglement (2013), Law has built a reputation for highly innovative work, with Life I Know (2018) earning five-star reviews and multiple ‘best of year’ listings. His recent release Ensconced, a collaboration with vocalist Brigitte Beraha, highlights his versatility and ongoing evolution. Ant performs and records with artists including Emma Rawicz and Tim Garland, and is a leading member of Trio HLK, with whom he records/tours extensively alongside Evelyn Glennie.
Tom Farmer is a double bassist, composer and bandleader, widely recognised as a key figure on the British jazz scene. As a founding member of the award-winning quartet Empirical, he has toured extensively across Europe and North America, received the MOBO Best Jazz Act 2010, and helped pioneer the UK’s first Pop-Up Jazz Lounge. Since 2015, he has performed worldwide with sitarist Anoushka Shankar, and has built a long-standing collaboration with singer-pianist Joe Stilgoe, headlining venues such as the Barbican. He also co-produces King for a Day: The Nat Cole Story with vocalist Atila. In addition to his work as a bandleader, Farmer is an in-demand sideman, with credits including The Ronnie Scott’s All Stars, Emma Smith, Stella Cole, Manu Delago, Heidi Vogel, and Ivo Neame.
Ryan Thrupp Following his graduation from the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama, Ryan Thrupp has established himself as one of the South West’s most in-demand drummers. Recognised for his dynamic, responsive, and interactive playing, he brings both sensitivity and drive to every performance. Ryan has shared the stage with leading figures in UK jazz including Rob Luft, Dave O’Higgins, Vasilis Xenopoulos and Nigel Price. His performances have taken him to renowned venues and events such as the Royal Albert Hall, Ronnie Scotts and Glastonbury Festival, marking him out as a rising talent on the UK jazz scene.
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www.fabienneambuehl.com
www.youtube.com/@fabienneambuehlmusic
Video 1 („Soft Days” – live): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DbeIdaSYxsk
Video 2 (“New Ones” feat. Ant Law on guitar): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Gl0bePQOwI
Video 3 (“Binocular”): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sxhTvMn-qMc
Video 4 (Quartet Live Teaser): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DbeIdaSYxsk
