17 August 2014
FÊTE QUAQUA 2014 Since it’s inception in 1982 guitarist John Russell’s Fete Quaqua has brought together different musicians from around the world to share in a programme of free improvisation. Although some of the musicians have never played together before there are always existing collaborative strands to be found within the larger group. It is this development of existing traditions alongside the juxtaposition of previously divergent elements that Russell believes provide a fertile base for the musician’s improvisations.
20 July 2014
QUAQUA ANGLO AUSTRIA With thanks to the Austrian Cultural Forum we present a two night Anglo Austrian improvised music meeting with Steve Beresford (piano / electronics) / Tanja Feichtmair (sax) / Satoko Fukuda (violin) / Henry Lowther (trumpet) / Maggie Nichols (voice) / Mario Rechtern (sax) / John Russell (guitar) / Roger Turner (drums / percussion) / Mia Zabelka (violin / voice). Each night will have a different programme of smaller combinations and also feature a large group with everyone playing together.
15 June 2014
- Seth Bennett, Shaun Blezard, Anton Hunter, Rachel Musson, Shelly Knotts, Julie Kjaer & Steve Beresford
- Arthur Bull, Pascal Marzan & John Russell
18 May 2014
- Chris Burn & Matt Hutchinson
- Jim Dvorak & Harrison Smith
- Paul Pignon & Thomas Bjelkeborn
- Phil Minton & John Russell
20 April 2014
- Neil Metcalfe & Daniel Thompson
- Viv Corringham & Lawrence Casserley
- Caroline Kraabel, John Edwards & Cleveland Watkiss
16 March 2014
- Andrea Caputo & Massimo Semprini
- Stephen Grew
- Nick Malcolm, Hannah Marshall & Lauren Kinsella
- John Russell & Kay Grant
16 February 2014
- Noel Taylor, Tom Wheatley, John Garcia & Tommaso Vespo
- Ian Simpson, John Jasnoch & Neil Carver
- Alice Eldridge, Satoko Fukuda & John Russell
19 January 2014
- Nicola Guazzaloca & Hannah Marshall
- Dave Tucker
- Urs Leimgruber & John Russell
15 December 2013
An annual end of year celebration of all things improvised with a ‘cast of thousands’. Since its inception some years ago Mopomoso’s end of year improvisorama has become a focal point for musicians to come and play in a series of short sets; to meet old friends and to make new ones. Certainly ‘the best party in town’ where audiences get a chance to experience a wide range of music in a less formal setting than our regular concert series.
17 November 2013
To coincide with the 2013 London Jazz Festival a concert from guitarist John Russell’s Quaqua group, this time as a 14 piece international ensemble. The evening starts and finishes with the full ensemble and in between are smaller combinations picked by Russell. The individual musician’s experiences cover an enormous range and there is a similarly wide diversity in their approaches to playing music. The common ground is a shared love of free improvisation and a desire to play music together.
20 October 2013
- Kay Grant, Daniel Thompson, Benedict Taylor & Alex Ward
- Yoko Miura & Charlie Collins
- Richard Barrett, Paul Obermayer & John Russell
15 September 2013
- Stefan Keune, Dominic Lash & Steve Noble
- Shih Yang Lee
- Satoko Fukuda, Henry Lowther & John Russell