Red Shift is one of the most exciting additions to the UK contemporary jazz music scene for a decade: an improvising composers based ensemble containing five trombones and rhythm section. The group takes it's name from the Redshift phenomenon that is often cited as evidence for an

expanding universe. And so Red Shift looks to introduce the exciting sonic frequencies of the many trombones (bass, tenor & alto) to an expanding

audience base.

The group includes; the legendary performer Rick Taylor (Elton John, George Russell, PeatBog Faeries), the globe trotting contemporist John Kenny  (Steve Lacy, Chick Corea & international carnyx soloist), the versatile Chris Greive (Ray Charles, Scottish National Jazz Orchestra, Salsa Celtica), the swinging Phil O'Malley (Scottish National Jazz

Orchestra, London Jazz Orchestra, Classic Jazz Orchestra) and the powerful Patrick Kenny (Tommy Smith Youth Jazz Orchestra, Ronak Baja Indian Fusion Band, European Youth Jazz Orchestra).

Creating the pulsing interplay with this supergroup are; pianist Chick Lyall (Green

Room Trio, commissions for Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Scottish Jazz Composers Orchestra), bassist Tom Lyne (Brian Kellock, Dave Milligan Trio, Sophie Bancroft) and drummer Tom Bancroft (Geri Allen, Trio AAB, Dave Milligan Trio).

Red Shift will make their debut at the Isle of Skye Jazz Festival on October 10th & 11th in a program featuring the music of Rick Taylor.