{"product_id":"rufus-reader-quartet-august-18th-2026-copy","title":"'Blue Orbits' - October 13th 2026","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e'Blue Orbits' formerly Triangulum – Live at Sounds \u0026amp; Grounds\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eTuesday 13th October 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eWe're delighted to welcome Triangulum back to Sounds \u0026amp; Grounds for another special in-store performance on Tuesday 13th October 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eYou may remember this brilliant contemporary jazz trio from their debut performance at Sounds \u0026amp; Grounds in April 2024. Since then, Triangulum have continued to develop their distinctive blend of jazz grooves, contemporary standards, original compositions and inventive reworkings of familiar songs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eFormed on the Isle of Wight, Triangulum brings together three highly accomplished musicians: Jon Thorne on double bass, Tom Barker on keys and Chris Jones on drums\u003cspan\u003e. Together they create an energetic, melodic and rhythmically adventurous sound that draws on jazz while taking inspiration from a much wider musical landscape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeet Triangulum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJon Thorne – Double Bass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJon Thorne is perhaps best known as the bassist of the acclaimed electronic duo \u003c\/span\u003eLamb, but his musical career extends far beyond electronic music. He has performed and recorded with internationally recognised artists including Robert Plant, Jon Hopkins, Donovan and Laura Mvula\u003cspan\u003e, bringing a wealth of experience across jazz, electronic, folk, rock and experimental music.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTom Barker – Keys\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTom Barker is an established jazz pianist on the \u003c\/span\u003eIsle of Wight\u003cspan\u003e,\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003ebringing a strong knowledge of jazz harmony and improvisation to the trio. His keyboard work provides much of Triangulum's melodic and harmonic character, allowing the group to move effortlessly between intimate passages and fast-paced grooves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChris Jones – Drums\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChris Jones is a versatile and exciting drummer and a founding member of \u003c\/span\u003eThe Plastic Mermaids\u003cspan\u003e. His dynamic approach to rhythm gives Triangulum its energetic edge, helping drive the trio through their more upbeat grooves while providing the space for the other musicians to improvise and explore.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContemporary Jazz With A Twist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTriangulum aren't a traditional jazz trio. Their repertoire can encompass \u003c\/span\u003eoriginal compositions, classic jazz including music by Duke Ellington, and imaginative jazz arrangements of modern rock, pop and folk songs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eExpect an evening of fast-paced grooves, improvisation, melodic piano, deep double-bass lines and dynamic drumming, performed in the intimate surroundings of Sounds \u0026amp; Grounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eTheir previous Sounds \u0026amp; Grounds performance was captured on video, with the trio performing live as Jon Thorne on double bass, Tom Barker on keys and Chris Jones on drums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe're thrilled to have them back for another evening of live jazz in the heart of the Isle of Wight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpaces are strictly limited to 30 people, so advance booking is HIGHLY recommended.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvent Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tuesday 13th October 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVenue:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sounds \u0026amp; Grounds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoors:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 6:30 PM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerformance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCapacity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Just 30 spaces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003ePlease bring your order confirmation as your ticket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCome along for an intimate evening of \u003c\/span\u003elive contemporary jazz, improvised grooves and exceptional musicianship\u003cspan\u003e from three of the Isle of Wight's most exciting players.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sounds + Grounds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55171024060758,"sku":null,"price":16.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1009\/1013\/7686\/files\/BlueOrbits.jpg?v=1788266311","url":"https:\/\/www.sounds-grounds.co.uk\/products\/rufus-reader-quartet-august-18th-2026-copy","provider":"Sounds + Grounds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}