Yetii

Bristol-based Yetii stamp their own musical identity on the classic trio aesthetic, combining flowing melodies with expansive improvisations, steered by a subtle group understanding.

They’ve built a loyal local following with a monthly residency at The Greenbank, which has included exciting collaborations with the likes of Iain Ballamy, Jake McMurchie (Get the Blessing) and Alun Elliot-Williams (Waldo’s Gift).

Laura Jurd is a British award-winning trumpet player, composer and bandleader and BBC New Generation Artist for 2015-2017. Highly active throughout the UK scene, Laura has developed a formidable reputation as one of the most creative young musicians to emerge from the UK in recent years.

Cambridge educated, Jake McMurchie has been an influential member of the thriving South West jazz scene for more than a decade. His distinctive sound, imagination and melodic drive have made him a key member of many of the most innovative and exciting bands to emerge from the Bristol area: What Four who won Birmingham Jazz?s new music award in 1998, thecontemporary big band Ultrasound and currently Get The Blessing, featuring Jim Barr and Clive Deamer of Portishead.