Pilgrim is delighted to bring Amphitrio, one of the most exciting new voices in European jazz, to Newcastle in September. Fresh from showcase performances at Jazzahead! and a sold-out US tour, the Romanian trio – Andrei Petrache, Mike Alex, and Philip Goron – arrive with a reputation for injecting Eastern European imagination into the global jazz bloodstream. Their UK tour brings a fresh new voice to the home of live music in Newcastle.

Amphitrio’s music is a vivid tapestry of influences: the intricate, odd-meter folk rhythms of the Balkans are layered over cool, Nordic-style piano melodies and underpinned by a driving, almost rock-like energy. Drawing heavily from their acclaimed album Timelines, their set is both expansive and intimate, exploring the cultural heritage of Central and Eastern Europe through a modern lens. For those who appreciate forward-thinking music (think Gogo Penguin, corto.alto, Knats)

Located at the heart of Newcastle’s vibrant Pilgrim Quarter, Pilgrim is the home of live music in Newcastle. Our programme champions high-quality, thought-provoking, genre-defying and under-represented music performed by local emerging and grassroots bands, national and international touring artists and the occasional bona fide superstar.