Tim Boniface - saxophones

James Pearson - piano

Malcolm Creese - bass

Jon Ormston - drums

Jazz composer and performer Tim Boniface and his band perform Tim’s latest work ‘Psalter: Themes for Peace’. An evocative and gripping journey through the theme of peace in the book of Psalms, Psalter moves through hope, rest, protest, lament, joy and a call to action. Offering a fresh way of encountering familiar ancient texts through the composition and improvisation of this superb group, Psalter, which was premiered at St Alban’s Cathedral in 2024, follows Tim Boniface’s two acclaimed suites, The Infant and The Eight Words. The performance of Psalter will be followed by the quartet’s exploration of some classic jazz material.

Church Hall

Tim Boniface is a multi-instrumental jazz performer, composer and educator who works primarily on saxophones and piano. A leader of his own ensembles and collaborator with many renowned jazz musicians on the UK scene, Tim is also a priest and a theologian, and Chaplain at Girton College in Cambridge.

Performing alongside Tim will be a remarkable trio of some of the most respected names in British jazz - James Pearson, masterful pianist extraordinaire and artistic director of the renowned Ronnie Scotts, London and Musician in Residence at Girton College, whose vision and virtuosity makes him a ubiquitous presence on the UK jazz scene; Malcolm Creese, one of Europe’s best known double bass players, bassist for Johnny Dankworth and Cleo Laine, first choice for some of the world’s top players on tour, and founding member of the widely acclaimed Acoustic Triangle; and Jon Ormston, a highly sought after and infectiously creative drummer whose recording and performing career takes in London Jazz Orchestra, City of Birmingham Symphony, Guy Barker, Stan Sultzman, Eliot Galvin, and many others.