abstract:Basquiat Strings is a British jazz quintet led by the cellist Ben Davis, who composes all the music. It features an innovative line-up which hybridises the classical string quartet (two violins, viola and cello) with the jazz rhythm section (double bass and drums).
Classically-trained quintet BasquiatStrings have also been nominated for their eponymous album which saw them team up with Seb Rochford of the band Polar Bear, who were in line for the Mercury in 2005.