Amphitrio + So Anne-So

Pilgrim is delighted to host the Newcastle debut of Amphitrio, one of the most exciting new voices in European jazz. Fresh from showcase performances at Jazzahead! and a sold-out US tour, the Romanian trio - Andrei Petrache, Mike Alex, and Philip Goron -arrive with a reputation for injecting Eastern European imagination into the global jazz bloodstream.

Their music is a vivid tapestry of influences: the intricate, odd-meter folk rhythms of the Balkans are layered over cool, Nordic-style piano melodies and underpinned by a driving, almost rock-like energy. Drawing heavily from their acclaimed album Timelines, their set is both expansive and intimate, exploring the cultural heritage of Central and Eastern Europe through a modern lens. For those who appreciate forward-thinking music (think Gogo Penguin, corto.alto, Knats).

Brilliant local solo artist So Anne-So will be opening proceedings with her quirky jazz/pop sound.