Psalter Themes for Peace
Saxophonist and composer Tim Boniface premiers his new album Psalter: Themes for Peace. The original music - a commission for St Albans Cathedral in 2024 - was recorded at Girton College in January 2025. This is a wonderful opportunity to hear this powerful, moving music in Girton's evocative Old Hall.
Tim Boniface Saxophones
with
James Pearson Piano
Malcolm Creese Double Bass
Jon Ormston Drums
Tim Boniface is jazz performer, composer and educator who works primarily on saxophones and piano. Tim leads of his own ensembles, collaborates with many renowned jazz musicians on the UK scene, is Artistic Director of Girton Jazz at Girton College works with the University of Cambridge Centre for Music Performance. Tim is also a priest in the Church of England, and Chaplain at Girton College.
Performing alongside Tim on saxophones 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.
Tickets
- £20
- £10 (Under 18)
Visit www.ticketsource.co.uk/girton-college/ to book your tickets.
The album is set for release on Audio-B on 27 June 2025.