Projects
Spindle Ensemble
Spindle Ensemble is led by composer and pianist Daniel Inzani (Yola, Alabaster dePlume, Tezeta) and also features tuned percussionist Harriet Riley (Charles Hazelwood’s Paraorchestra, Bristol Symphony Orchestra), cellist Jo Silverston (Mesadorm) and violinist Caelia Lunniss (Edward Penfold). Since their formation in Bristol in 2016, Spindle Ensemble have garnered much praise for their innovative take on contemporary classical music, rooted in spontaneity and improvisation and performed with deft musicianship and a unique instrumental pairing. The results are a truly captivating sonic soundscape.
Live performances are often accompanied by stunning visuals from various visual artists artists. The quartet are equally at home performing in concert halls such as the Union Chapel, the Southbank Centre, Bristol Beacon, St Georges Bristol and festivals including Shambala and Hidden Notes as well as churches, art centres, record shops and independent venues across the UK. They continue to bring their music to a diverse and ever growing audiences in this wide variety of spaces.
★ ★ ★ ★ Songlines Magazine
Stevie Toddler
Stevie Toddler - Bass Guitar / Vocals
Harriet Riley - Vibraphone / Percussion
Jon Clarke - Drums
Danny Wallington - Synths
Photo credits to Tom Jacob
Tezeta
8-piece Bristol based experimental instrumental jazz.
Daniel Inzani - Keys
Harriet Riley - Vibraphone and Marimba
Conrad Singh - Guitar
Pete Gibbs - Bass Guitar
Andrew Neil-Hayes - Tenor Saxophone
Lorenzo Prati - Tenor Saxophone
Matt Jones - Drums
Daniel Truen - Drums
Harriet Riley and Alex Garden
Harriet Riley & Alex Garden’s music presents a novel, hypnotic dialogue between a highly unusual pairing of instruments - fiddle and vibraphone. Each piece they perform is original and inspired by interesting single word track titles with definitions given alongside to guide the listener’s attention. Their music takes in flavours from trad folk, minimalism and jazz and they regularly collaborate with Stevie Toddler on double bass - adding texture and depth to their sound.
The duo regularly work with Live Music Now - devoting time to making music more accessible and collaborative in spaces where live music is rare - such as SEN schools and care homes. Their performances and workshops are fun, dynamic, inclusive and often involve elements of storytelling and group participation.
A stunning mix of dreamlike atmospheres and mesmerising energy, a bridge between different genres and one of the most adventurous albums in recent years.’ (Nominated - Album of the Year 2020) Bright Young Folk
‘Wonderfully gentle...really beautiful’ BBC Radio 3 ‘
Zoobers
Sci-Fi IDM Jazz
Doran Childs-Prophet - Synths
Chris Langton - Drums
Harriet Riley - Vibraphone and Percussion
Photo credit to Nicci Peet
Thimble Theatre is a cross-platform performing arts company focused on new writing and original, devised works. Drawing on the group’s experience in circus, music and traditional arts, Thimble Theatre mixes story-telling and physical theatre to produce creative and compelling work for audiences of all ages.