5 minutes with... GoGo Penguin’s Chris Illingworth
Returning to Brighton Festival this year, GoGo Penguin’s groove-heavy, lyrical acoustic-electronica sound and exhilarating live shows have made them the band to see on the UK’s contemporary jazz circuit. We caught up with GoGo Penguin’s Chris Illingworth to find out a little more about him…
The band / artist that made me want to be a musician was…
Alfred BrendelThe first gig I went to was…
DJ Shadow and Cut ChemistThe first album I ever bought was…
Mezzanine by Massive AttackThe proudest moment of my musical career was when…
We signed to Blue Note Records earlier this yearMy favourite part of touring is…
When we get the occasional day to explore the city we're gigging inThe best show I ever performed was…
So far, Uber Jazz in Hamburg last yearMy favourite song to perform live is…
One PercentThe last song I listened to was…
Cream Puff War by Grateful DeadPeople would be surprised to learn that…
I like to draw and paint portraits in my free time