Through the masterful arranging of Callum Au and Tommy Laurence, 'Strings Attached' transforms lavish orchestral works into an intimate chamber setting, offering a fresh perspective on timeless classics.

This project brings together a specially selected ensemble of musicians, chosen for their deep musical sensitivity and refined sound, to reimagine a curated collection of jazz standards, American Songbook classics, and vintage popular songs.

At the heart of this collaboration are celebrated UK jazz vocalist Claire Martin OBE, the award-winning Tippett Quartet, and multi-talented producer and drummer Matt Skelton, whose background spans vintage and modern jazz. Claire Martin’s illustrious career has earned her multiple accolades, including eight British Jazz Awards for Best Vocalist, while Skelton's extensive orchestral and small ensemble experience adds depth and authenticity to the performance.

The Tippett Quartet with John Mills (violin), Jeremy Isaac (violin), Lydia Lowndes-Northcott (viola) and Bozidar Vukotic (cello) - described by The Times as ‘life-enhancing’, have performed and broadcast throughout the UK, Europe, Canada and Mexico, and their broad and diverse repertoire highlights the ensemble’s unique versatility. In 2011 the quartet celebrated the anniversary of the iconic film composer Bernard Herrmann with a series of concerts and radio broadcasts, and can be heard as featured artists on the film Knives Out and Glass Onion. In 2023 they celebrated their 25th Anniversary with the release of the complete Korngold Quartets to great acclaim. They have also performed with the Royal Ballet at Covent Garden and have premiered a newly written film score for Alfred Hitchcock's 1927 silent film classic 'The Lodger'.

The music is arranged with elegance and emotional nuance by Callum Au, a British composer, arranger, and trombonist, known for his sophisticated writing across jazz and orchestral genres. His versatility and keen stylistic sensibility have made him a sought-after collaborator on the world stage.

Strings Attached is a celebration of musical storytelling — delicate, expressive, and richly evocative.