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British musical ensemble and project led by Jason Swinscoe, renowned for fusing jazz, orchestral arrangements, electronic music, and sampling into expansive, emotionally resonant soundscapes. Founded in London in 1999 by Jason Swinscoe under Ninja Tune. Core members included Swinscoe, Phil France (double bass), Luke Flowers (drums), Tom Chant (saxophone), Nick Ramm (piano), and Stuart McCallum (guitar). Released seminal albums 'Motion' (1999), 'Every Day' (2002), 'Ma Fleur' (2007), and 'To Believe' (2019). Known for live improvisation and scoring films like 'The Crimson Wing' and 'The Theory of Everything'.

• Founder Jason Swinscoe began as a DJ and A&R for Ninja Tune before forming the ensemble, heavily influenced by library music, jazz, and early electronic pioneers.
• The group gained significant acclaim for their live performances, often reworking studio tracks extensively through improvisation during concerts.
• Their track 'Arrival of the Birds' (composed for 'The Crimson Wing') became a global phenomenon after its inclusion in the Oscar-winning film 'The Theory of Everything'.
• Longtime double bassist and collaborator Phil France left the touring lineup around 2014 due to reported health issues, a significant change for the core group.