Ribble Valley Jazz and Blues are delighted to welcome Ancient Infinity Orchestra to the Grand for Sunday’s headline performance

Melodic, warm and honest this is music that is happy to wear its heart on its sleeve.

A  huge helping of peaceful beauty

Jamie Cullum

Ancient Infinity orchestra is a jazz ensemble led by double-bassist and composer Ozzy Moysey, based in the bustling creative city of Leeds – home to one of the most innovative and community-based jazz scenes in the UK.

Their Gondwana Records debut ‘River of Light’ drinks deep from the well of spiritual jazz and is especially inspired by the soulful sounds of Pharoah Sanders, Alice and John Coltrane – all of whom are mentioned in the brilliant track ‘Pharoah Sings’ – but also channels a certain Northern sensibility.

This is communal music made by friends, which offers a deep celebration of togetherness and of music-making. It’s confidently deep music, moving and meditative.

Supported using public funding by Arts Council England.

Evening concert 

Doors open at 7pm. Ancient Infinity Orchestra on stage from 7.45pm

If you are considering buying tickets for this event you might want to consider purchasing a Festival Freedom Pass which gives you VIP access to all the Headline and ticketed events across the four festival days.

Pay what you can

We recognise that money can be a barrier to access quality live music.

Thanks to the support of the Arts Council England there is a limited supply of advance tickets available on a “pay what you can” basis.

Please send an email to [email protected] for further information.

Tickets will be made available on a first come first served basis.

Be Infinite Workshops

Ancient Infinity Orchestra are also offering a range of workshops during the day. 

This is precious opportunity to meet and make music with the ensemble during the day and perhaps join them on stage in the evening. Very limited spaces.

Access to the workshops is included in the evening concert price.

There will be two sessions suitable for all people, all ages and abilities. One will be a rhythm workshop and the other a singing workshop for us all to create music together.

There will be two sessions aimed at amateur and intermediate level musicians. Chat with the musicians, have a little jam, find out what it is like to be in a jazz ensemble.

Further workshop information and to book your workshop place click here.

Ozzy Moysey – double bass
Khemi Shabazz – oboe
Matt Cliffe – tenor sax, alto, flute
Joel Stedman – bass clarinet, flute
Michael Bardon – cello
Elliot Roffe – double bass
Hugh Vincent – piano
John Arnesen – drums