Amphitrio [Jazz/Balkan]
Wednesday, 30th September
Doors at 7pm
Performance 8-10pm (with interval)
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Amphitrio
“Amphitrio’s Scandi-jazz meets the Balkans set was a lovely Sunday opener. Expansive and cinematic, the Bucharest trio were an enjoyable and promising surprise.” – John Watson, London Jazz News
Amphitrio is an award-winning contemporary jazz project based in Bucharest, Romania, initiated in 2023. The trio brings together pianist and composer Andrei Petrache, bassist Mike Alex, and percussionist Philip Goron—three musicians with strong backgrounds in both classical and alternative music scenes.
Their music creates a distinctive sonic identity, blending the atmospheric textures of Scandinavian jazz with the rhythmic richness and intensity of Balkan traditions. The result is a sound that is both cinematic and emotionally charged, balancing delicacy with power, structure with improvisation.
Since its inception, Amphitrio has quickly established itself as a rising presence on the European jazz scene. The band has performed at major festivals such as Jazz in the Park, Gărâna Jazz Festival, JazzX, and Baku Jazz Festival, and has toured internationally across 11 countries as part of the “What Freedom Sounds Like” tour in 2024. Their growing international activity continues with a USA tour scheduled for 2026, including performances in New York, Chicago, and Boston.
Their debut album Timelines received critical acclaim and earned the Annual Music Prize from Romanian Cultural Radio, alongside the Excellence Prize (Jazz Group Category) awarded by UCIMR. The trio was also recognized with “The Best Composition Award” at the Jazz in the Park Competition.
Line up:
Andrei Petrache – Piano
Mike Alex – Double bass, bass guitar
Philip Goron – Percussion, drums
Buy Tickets:
Ticket and Venue information:
- You can request to be seated in ‘Dizzy’ (raked theatre), ‘Duke’ (side wall), ‘Billie’ (front of stage) or ‘Mingus’ (near piano) and we will do our best to allocate you to your chosen seats.
- Though we can guarantee that you will have a table, we cannot guarantee exactly where, as we do our best to fulfil all customers requirements
- Seating in ‘Ella’ or ‘Satchmo’ (by the windows) is allocated last, unless specifically requested. Please note, a few of these seats are restricted view
- All seats are at a table or bar where you can order food and drink with table service
- You can view a seating plan here
SPECIAL ACCESS NEEDS
- Please email bookings@peggysskylight.co.uk to reserve a suitable seat for you and your party
- We have an accessible toilet on the ground floor
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