16/09/2026
🎺 COMING SOON to Jazz At The Merchants House -
Mercury-nominated trumpeter Laura Jurd brings folk-infused jazz from new album 'Rites and Revelations' with a stellar 4-piece ensemble.
Mercury Prize nominee and former BBC New Generation Artist Laura Jurd brings her extraordinary new project to the stage. Known for her singular, expressive trumpet playing, Jurd seamlessly bridges classical composition and traditional folk music to create vibrant, story-driven soundscapes.
Mercury-nominated Laura Jurd's unique approach to the trumpet is celebrated in the work that she creates. A past BBC New Generation Artist, Laura's love of folk traditions can often be heard in her music, alongside her background in classical composition. The result is a melodic world full of compelling twists and turns, whilst retaining a grounded sense of familiarity.
After a spell-binding show at Drygate for Celtic Connections, Laura returns to Glasgow to play music from her critically acclaimed 2025 release "Rites & Revelations" as well as presenting some brand new material. Folk-tinged trumpet music, unafraid to rock-out - delivered with a jazz ethos at its heart.
"The kind of musician I want to be in my next life"Jamie Cullum, BBC Radio 2
"Composer Jurd with her band of co-virtuosos have now pulled-off what might be considered a masterpiece." All About Jazz
"Simply stupendous ... a glorious, shifting collage of sound." BBC Music Magazine
Line-up:
Laura Jurd – Trumpet
Cori Smith – Viola
Tara Cunningham – Guitar
Corrie Dick – Drums
