Francis Tulip
Jazz guitarist Frances Tulip is making a major impression amongst those in the know for his technical prowess as well as his creative spark. A graduate of the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire – where he won their Jazz Performance Prize – he is now studying at Trinity Laban in London, and has already worked with a number of renowned jazz musicians, such as Paul Booth, Xhosa Cole, Phil Meadows and Byron Wallen. In addition, he’s received further recognition from the musician’s charity Help Musicians and the Countess of Munster Musical Trust. Stylistically, Francis is influenced by not just the sound world of contemporary guitarists such as kurt Rosenwinkel, Mike Moreno and Lage Lund, but by horn players as well which lend an additional dimension to his approach. The Club believes strongly in the importance of championing up-and-coming musicians and we’re delighted to welcome Francis and his Trio, Asaph Tal-bass and Noah Stone-drums.
"Prodigious guitar skills...Francis Tulip is most definitely one to watch for the future." Emuli Jazz Blog; "let's call Tulip the remarkably fluent contemporary player" Bebop Spoken Here; "I taught Francis for two years at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and he was one of the best young players I have ever had the pleasure to work with. You should all go and see him play live, he is a killer player." Chris Montague