Empirical (band)
Empirical is a British jazz group, formed in 2007. The group performs original compositions with each member being given equal responsibility for the direction of the music.
The members of Empirical are: Nathaniel Facey, Shaney Forbes, Lewis Wright and Tom Farmer.
Their albums Empirical, Out ‘n’ In, Elements of Truth, Tabula Rasa and Connection were toured Internationally.
Awards
- 2016 Parliamentary Jazz Awards - BEST ENSEMBLE
- 2013 Golubovich Jazz Scholars Award
- 2011 Lewis – Worshipful Company of Musicians YOUNG JAZZ MUSICIAN OF THE YEAR
- 2010 MOBO awards – BEST JAZZ ACT
- 2010 Nathaniel – Worshipful Company of Musicians YOUNG JAZZ MUSICIAN OF THE YEAR
- 2009 Parliamentary Jazz Awards - BEST ENSEMBLE
- 2009 Shane – Worshipful Company of Musicians YOUNG JAZZ MUSICIAN OF THE YEAR
- 2007 EBU/European Jazz Competition – WINNER
- 2007 Peter Whittingham Award – WINNER
- 2007 Jazzwise – ALBUM OF THE YEAR
- 2007 Mojo – JAZZ ALBUM OF THE YEAR