Jonny Mansfield Quintet

This music was composed specially for these artists to express themselves fully through their instruments. There is an underlying shared commitment to create beautiful, rich textures through the use of extended string and percussive techniques that allow for familiar folk-like melodies to guide the listener through sonic landscapes. 

Improvisation is at the core of the performances, which is emphasised by the contrasting musical perspectives each member brings, having grown up in different countries. 

Influences are drawn from Norwegian drummer Thomas Strønen, Scottish fiddler Aiden O'Rouke and Chilean guitarist Camilla Meza. 

'Strikingly original music' - Jazzwise. 

‘Jonny Mansfield, whose incredible relaxed demeanour belied the quite mystifying way he managed to make this complex instrument sing.' - London Jazz News. 

‘Really beautiful music.’ - Jorge Rossy

‘A musical vision beyond his years.’ - Evan Parker

Jonny Mansfield gratefully acknowledges support from the PRS Foundation’s The Open Fund, Fenton Arts Trust and Help Musicians’ MOBO fund.

 Vibraphone Etudes

I’ve written some etudes to work on some common technical challenges. PDF’s are available from the store.

 Portrait

Elftet

'Really beautiful music' - Jorge Rossy

'A musical vision beyond his years'. - Evan Parker

Ella Hohnen Ford - Vocals & Flute

James Davison - Trumpet and Flugel

Tom Smith - Alto, Tenor Sax and Flute

George Millard - Tenor Sax and Bass Clarinet

Rory Ingham - Trombone

Dom Ingham - Violin, Vocals 

Oliver Mason - Guitar

Jonny Mansfield - Vibraphone

Will Harris - Bass

Boz Martin-Jones - Drums