Dylan Chandler Quartet

Modern jazz blending melody, improvisation and diverse influences

The Dylan Chandler Quartet is a London-based modern jazz project centred around original music that balances simplicity with musical depth.

Bringing together four highly individual musicians from the UK, Canada and Dylan’s own Spanish-English background, the quartet creates an intimate and expressive sound rooted in jazz and improvisation, while drawing freely from folk, pop, rock and classical music.

At the heart of the project is a search for a distinctive musical language: music that can be sophisticated without becoming inaccessible. Dylan describes the approach as “simply complex” — refined and exploratory, yet melodic, direct and emotionally engaging.

With all four musicians immersed in London’s thriving contemporary jazz scene and connected through the Royal Academy of Music, the quartet combines strong individual voices with a shared appetite for improvisation and musical exploration.

About Dylan Chandler Quartet

Dylan Chandler Pardo – Saxophone

Dylan Chandler Pardo is a Barcelona-born, London-based saxophonist, composer and multidisciplinary artist whose work spans jazz performance, recording and interdisciplinary projects. A graduate of ESMUC with top honours, he is currently completing a Master’s at the Royal Academy of Music as a La Caixa Foundation fellow, studying with internationally renowned musicians including Will Vinson, Kit Downes and Chris Potter.

Dylan has collaborated with artists including Isaac Romagosa, Llibert Fortuny, Gergo Borlai, Sylvie Noble, Laurie Rich, Ferran Rico, Jon Carran and Sarah Reich, and has appeared at the Barcelona and Madrid Jazz Festivals. His wider career has included television appearances, studio sessions and large-scale touring, including stadium performances with Operación Triunfo, Hard GZ and Alfred García. His multidisciplinary work includes The Sound of Nothing Suite: Live, reflecting an ongoing interest in expanding the possibilities of jazz and developing new artistic languages.

Laurie Rich – Piano & Prophet Synth

A London-based pianist and composer working across contemporary jazz, classical and experimental music. Laurie co-leads the Berlin-based collective biggerPicture and has performed at venues and festivals including Ronnie Scott’s, A-Trane Berlin, the Vortex, Copenhagen Jazz Festival, Brecon Jazz Festival and North Sea Jazz Festival.

Ben Boardman – Upright Bass

Originally from Vancouver, Canadian bassist, improviser and composer Ben Boardman is establishing himself on London’s contemporary jazz scene both as a bandleader and sideman. He leads his own quartet and octet and recently completed postgraduate studies at the Royal Academy of Music.

Rishi Dhillon – Drums

Vancouver-born drummer, producer and composer Rishi Dhillon brings a dynamic and highly interactive approach informed by contemporary jazz, R&B, hip-hop and fusion. A member of projects including NowWhat?, BC Buds Sextet and Rishi&Ron, he is currently completing postgraduate studies at the Royal Academy of Music.

Band line-up

Dylan Chandler – Tenor Saxophone
Laurie Rich – Piano & Prophet Synth
Ben Boardman – Upright Bass
Rishi Dhillon – Drums