- Formed
- 2005
London - Country
- United Kingdom
- Record labels
- Gondwana Records, Babel Label
- Discography
- 11 albums
Biography
Portico Quartet is a jazz group, formed in 2005 in London. Members include Duncan Bellamy, Milo Fitzpatrick, Jack Wylie, Keir Vine and Nick Mulvey. Record labels: Gondwana Records and Babel Label. The discography here lists 11 albums, from “Portico Quartet” (2006) to “Terrain (Extended) [Live in Studio One: An Abbey Road 90th Session]” (2022).
Portico Quartet are an instrumental band from London, United Kingdom. They are known for their use of the Hang, a modern percussion instrument. Their debut album, Knee-Deep in the North Sea, was nominated for the 2008 Mercury Prize and was Time Out's Jazz, Folk and World album of the year 2007. The group consists of Duncan Bellamy (drums and electronics), Jack Wyllie (saxophones and keyboards), Milo Fitzpatrick (electric and double bass), and Keir Vine (keyboards). Their name comes from when one of their early gigs was rained out and they ended up playing under a portico. All of the group's album covers, artwork and graphic design is done by the drummer, Bellamy, who has a degree in fine art from Central Saint Martins.
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Members
Duncan Bellamy, Milo Fitzpatrick, Jack Wylie, Keir Vine, Nick Mulvey
Discography
Studio and live albums
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Frequently asked questions
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Albums in our database include Portico Quartet (2006), Knee-Deep in the North Sea (2007), Black & White Sessions (2009), Isla (2009) and Portico Quartet (2012).
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