Fat-suit [jazz/funk/folk]

“They make the most uproarious joyful noise. One of the best bands in British music, full stop” – BBC Scotland

“Celebratory music, a veritable Mardi Gras” – The Herald

An exuberant jazz-funk-folk collective hailing from Glasgow, Scotland, Fat–Suit captures the attention of jazzers, folkies, prog-rockers and ravers alike. Guitarist Dorian Cloudsley leads this multi-disciplined collective of musicians from jazz, folk, rock, and electronic worlds as they embrace a seamless mix of musical styles, with the priority being to evoke maximum joy through energetic live performance.

Influence of the modern jazz greats combine with noughties indie guitar riffs, 90s dance sounds, and timeless groove and funk. Their softer side opens up to folk melodies with Celtic roots.

Equally at home on a late night festival slot, jazz club, or concert hall, some recent performance highlights include Love Supreme Jazz Festival, Boomtown, Vsetin Jazz Festival (CZ), Budapest Jazz Club, and Jazzdock (Prague).

Hailed as ‘One’s to Watch’ by Jazzwise magazine, and winners of ‘Best Band’ & ‘Best Album’ at the Scottish Jazz Awards, they embrace a seamless mix of musical styles in a ‘showcase of sonic domination. One to dance at’ (STV).

LINEUP
Trumpet – Loïc Guenneguez
Tenor Sax – Michael Butcher
Guitars – Dorian Cloudsley, Fraser Jackson
Keyboards – Craig McMahon, Moss Taylor
Bass – Gus Stirrat
Drums – Mark Scobbie