Fergus Quill

Fergus Quill: Up Down

by Ludovico Granvassu
August 29, 2025

A few years back, British bassist Fergus Quill discovered the music of Xero Slingsby, the larger-than-life saxophonist who passed away in 1988 at the age of 30. Though his career was short, Slingsby left an indelible mark on anyone fortunate enough to hear him and continues to enjoy cult status among a devoted few. Quill not only fell in love with the music but also felt compelled to play it--both to shine new light on Slingsby's work ...