Giant Folk is an alternative folk-jazz group, led by vocalist Rowan Flack. They play mysterious folk songs, hidden and understated jazz standards and their esoteric, original compositions which are experimental and magical in nature.
Over the last few years, Giant Folk have established their own unique flair and lighthearted sensitivity by flowing between folk melodies, ambient soundscapes and contemporary jazz improvisation. Their first release, River Run was a two-track EP featuring the Scandinavian-inspired title track River Run and a Latin Bossa cover of Waters of March (Aguas De Marcos) by Antonio Carlos Jobim and Elis Regina. Since then, they have released ‘Fish Out of Water’ on Future Fable Records and played many sold-out shows and London festivals.
London Jazz Sessions
This session features a handful of original songs from their distinctive repertoire. Giant Folk recently released, on Future Fable Records, their wonderful new single "Fish Out of Water" - featuring Sylvan Biscoe, Tara Cunningham, Jack Lecomber, and band leader Rowan Flack. For the session, they are joined by talented rising star guitarist Sol Grimshaw.
Producer - Tobie Medland Associate Producer - Cornelius Corkery Recorded live at Toulouse Lautrec Jazz Club, Kennington
River Run
Official Music Video
The group holds its roots firmly in modern jazz. The original trio started playing together whilst at Trinity Laban Conservatoire consisting of vocals, guitar, and electric bass. Since then, the band has developed in textural sound, featuring a mix of musicians, and experimenting with instrumentation and production. Band members include Jack Lecomber(bass/ production), Sol Grimshaw (Guitar) and Sylvan Biscoe (Tenor Saxophone)
Among the musicians, there is significant experience working in the music scenes in China, Hong Kong, and South Korea, releasing music in Norway, all while being regular musicians on the South London Jazz scene. Their connection with music and nature brings them together to create a distinctive soundscape.