Flock is a London-based supergroup composed of five pivotal figures in the UK's contemporary jazz and experimental landscape: Bex Burch, Sarathy Korwar, Danalogue, Al MacSween, and Tamar Osborn. Formed during the 2020 lockdown, the project was born from a freeform session at The Fish Factory, later evolving into a formal collaboration under Strut Records.
Their sound identity is defined by 'breathing together,' a philosophy where improvisation is treated as spontaneous composition. Musically, they sit at the intersection of spiritual jazz, West African polyrhythms (notably through Burch's gyil influence), and modular electronic synthesis. Unlike many of their peers who focus on high-energy 'cosmic' jazz, Flock emphasizes space, texture, and the psychological tension of the ensemble. They are a crucial link in the London 'Total Refreshment Centre' ecosystem, bridging the gap between the dance-oriented sounds of The Comet Is Coming and the more cerebral, avant-garde explorations of artists like Alabaster Deplume. Critical consensus highlights their ability to make free improvisation feel structured and accessible through the use of recurring rhythmic motifs and shared sonic palettes.
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