OXFORD: Are you ready for a musical experience unlike anything else?
On Saturday, May 30th, the Noonan Trio takes the stage at the St John’s College Auditorium.
If you’ve followed my work, you know I’m a “speaking drummer”—blending the ancient traditions of wandering minstrels with jazz-rock and rhythmic storytelling. For this show, I’m joined by the incredible Matthew Bourne (BBC Radio Jazz Award winner) and double bassist Michael Bardon.
We will be performing music from our album Inherit a Memory, which was recently on the 68th GRAMMY Ballot for Best Alternative Jazz Album. Expect an evening that is “virtually flawless execution of art at an apex of creativity” (Critical Jazz).
EVENT DETAILS: 📍 St John’s College Auditorium, Oxford 🗓️ Saturday, 30th May 2026 🕖 Doors: 7:00pm | Start: 7:30pm 🎟️ All Ages Welcome
👇 BOOK TICKETS IN BIO
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📢 We’re so excited to be premiering the new, full length ‘Mercury Songs’ as part of Spitalfields Festival on 7th July at the incredible @wiltonsmusichall , followed by UK Tour. We tell the story of Julia Varley, champion of women & worker’s rights with 5 piece ensemble: Me, Matthew Bourne, Mick Bardon, Nick Rasle, Aby Vulliamy 🎟️ Link to Tickets in Bio @spitsmusic@abyvulliamy@michaelbardon
The Noonan Trio ‘Inherit a Memory’ UK Tour has ended and will come down as one of my most memorable. 🥁🎹🎻
These photos are from our final gig at Puzzle Hall Inn, which was live-recorded by Chris Sharkey. Stay tuned for The Noonan Trio Live at Puzzle Hall Inn coming soon!
So grateful to share the stage with Matthew Bourne and Michael Bardon. We shared some unbelievable musical moments on this run. A huge thank you to all the promoters, venues, and fans.
📦 SOLD OUT: We officially sold out of the album before the tour ended! If you missed out, you can still order a copy via the link in my bio. I’ll be mailing these out personally just in time for Christmas. 🎄
📸: Lucy Williams
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Tomorrow, I'm bringing Same Place Trio and The Songwriters Circle to Cardigan Arms in Burley. Tickets on the door and online in my bio £6 OTD, £5 Online.
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Jazzlive at The Crypt 🎷
Friday 27th October - BOURNE BARDON NOONAN LED BY SEAN NOONAN
@mortbutane@seannoonanmusic@michaelbardon
Led by by the transplanted New York drummer and composer Sean Noonan, this trio melds the extraordinary skills of Matthew Bourne (piano) and Michael Bardon (bass). Their collaboration ignited during the premiere of “Bartalk,” a genre-defying monodrama for Speaking Drummer and Large Ensemble in April 2022 at our St. Giles’ Church, seamlessly blending new music, free improvisation, and rhythmic storytelling.
Sean Noonan, a speaking drummer and composer whose music enthusiastically defies category, he prefers the title rhythmic storyteller – an apt description for a modern-day sonic griot who spins imaginative yarns in the ancient tradition of wandering minstrels while weaving captivating narrative tapestries via his unique polyrhythmic language. Noonan has released over 30 albums that are informed by an eclectic variety of influences, including rock opera, avant-garde chamber music, and improvised jazz-rock.
Matthew Bourne, a fearless and unpredictable pianist and keyboardist, possesses a burning passion for crafting music from unconventional sources, often breathing life into old and broken instruments, tracing back to his innovative experiments, such as teaching himself piano by tossing confectionery into a school instrument.
This trio is set to redefine the boundaries of music, offering a unique and captivating sonic exploration.
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Thanks to Stuart Maconie for playing a track off my solo album last Sunday on his Freakzone programme!
Link in bio if you want to check it out
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My new solo album has just been released on Discus Music.
It's a mixture of improvisations and compositions focused around overdubbing, alternative tuning systems and extended techniques. Have a listen if you're into low rumbling moody bass! You can order a copy from the Discus Music website or band camp page. Link in bio
Thanks to Martin Archer and Arts Council England for their support @aceagrams
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Some up close shots of the drum machine. Spaghetti junction!
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