Folk Bands and Artists
Tobie Medland Ensemble
The quartet is led by up and coming young Violinist and Composer, Tobie Medland. By fusing elements of Contemporary Classical and Modern Jazz with virtuosic group improvisation they are pushing the boundaries of Gypsy Jazz, allowing the genre to reflect the stylistic developments of American Jazz.
Alongside a formal training in the Violin, Tobie studied Composition at the Royal College Of Music Junior Department and then the University Of Leeds. Now, at the age of 24, Tobie has played across the UK as well as toured Eastern Europe and featured on numerous recordings, including Lou Clarke and The All Scars Band’s “Greatest Hits,” album, the BBC’s “Waking the Dead” OST and his own Debut EP “Pavement Jazz.” Tobie is cofounder of the Skylark Trio. Having had residencies at various London venues the trio is at the forefront of the new wave of young Gypsy Jazz musicians in the U.K.
Bim Williams – Archtop Guitar
Cornelius Corkery – Gypsy Guitar
Tom Williams – Double Bass
