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.
With their roots firmly in modern jazz, the original trio (vocals - Rowan Flack, guitar - Tara Cunningham and electric bass - Jack Lecomber) started playing together at Trinity Laban. Although the band has since grown, developing their textural sound and featuring a pool of musicians from the London and Bath scenes. Band members have included Jack Lecomber(bass/ production), Sol Grimshaw (Guitar), Sylvan Biscoe (Tenor Saxophone), Alex Dmochowski (Tenor Saxophone), Daniel Kemshall (Guitar) and Innes Yellowlees (Piano).
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.
The group started releasing music with Future Fable Records in 2023.