Howl Quartet

‘The considerable individual talents of its members combining to create an even more impressive whole’ The Jazz Mann.

Howl Quartet is a wild, expressive outlet bearing all from the calm and reflective to the outright untamed. 

Formed of old friends and collaborators, this co-led quartet emerged in 2017 through a collective passion for improvisation and composition. Howl Quartet are a garage rock band at heart with a ferocious energy for artistic expression and improvised music. Taking inspiration from artists such as Endangered Blood, Claudia Quintet and Brian Blade, there is an innate freedom and creative intensity to their music.

Following sold out shows at EFG London Jazz Festival, The Vortex and Kansas Smitty’s, Howl Quartet’s debut album ‘Life As We See It’ was released in early 2021. The record was released with the support of the Help Musicians ‘Do It Differently’ fund.

Their second album, ‘Airglow’ released in 2023.

‘Diverse, dynamic, and richly rewarding listen, “Airglow” is a great example of how jazz in the 21st century is well and truly alive and kicking. Howl Quartet are going places’ UK Vibe.

Howl Quartet are:

Dan Smith - Alto Sax
Harry Brunt - Tenor Sax
Pete Komor - Double Bass
Matt Parkinson - Drums