Introducing
Neoteric Ensemble
Neoteric Ensemble is a dynamic, expressive group of the UK’s leading brass and saxophone players founded by Toby Street and Adrian Miotti, also including James Fountain, principal trumpet of the London Symphony Orchestra, Rob Buckland (saxophone), Sarah Field (saxophone and trumpet) and Richard Watkin (trombone).
Neoteric offers a contemporary fusion of classical and jazz influences through its distinct line-up of brass and saxophones, performing entirely new commissioned pieces. Our rules are simple: we seek out and perform the most contemporary compositions that inspire both us and our audiences.
Neoteric’s first album Volume 1 landed in November 2023 and has been described as “A feast for the ears” and “One of the most successful and convincing projects of its kind” and has been described by James Morrison (Trumpet/Presenter) as “a truly unique and outstanding band”
The album has featured already on Scala Radio, Jazz FM, BBC Radio 3's Record Review, Breakfast and live on InTune.
The group are also in demand for educational masterclasses having recently given two classes for Postgraduate students and Undergraduate students at the Royal College of Music.
“Volume 1”
Neoteric Ensemble have released their debut album “Volume 1” in collaboration with Ullyses arts and ECN music featuring a unique collection of brand new music written and performed by some of the UK’s finest talent
~ Soundscapes ROB BUCKLAND
1. i. Mojito
2. ii. Fjord
3. iii. Bosh
~ The Effra Parade MISHA MULLOV-ABBADO
~ Pandemic Suite ANDY PANAYI
1. i. Huanan Market
2. ii. The Traveller is Named
3. iii. The Traveller Goes Forth
4. iv. Lockdown Release
~ Neo CHARLOTTE HARDING
~ Karatina Market TOBY STREET
~ Bach in Barbados DAN JENKINS
~ 12. Arriba MARK NIGHTINGALE
Radio Plays
“Neoteric Ensemble’s fusion of jazz and classical music definitely works and the standard of both the writing and the playing is exceptional throughout. ... This is one of the most successful and convincing projects of its kind.”
“An important piece of modern music-making, Neoteric Ensemble Volume 1 is seriously enjoyable and capable of being enjoyed by the serious. It also sounds like they loved making it. In common with the best projects in contemporary culture, it speaks to the personal, artistic and wider societal benefits of curiosity, open-mindedness and engagement.”
“The album offers modern compositions and first class playing in a highly distinctive soundscape. The brass and woodwind combinations are always innovative and they neatly fuse the contemporary classical with African and Latin jazz elements.”
“A feast for the ears. Astonishing accuracy is interspersed with tight timing, crystal-clear playing and virtuosity.”
