There’s no denying that jazz and jazz fusion is a more popular genre right now than perhaps it was five or 10 years ago. This rise in popularity, I believe, can be attributed to the wave of jazz fusion bands in London, such as Kokoroko and Yazz Ahmed. A name...
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It’s that party time of year again: tastemakers have their eyes on the city as London gets glammed up to show off its best talent for the EFG London Jazz Festival. Camilla George is one of the emerging musicians attracting the attention of the music world, who are taking an...
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As a professional saxophonist, Gianni Denitto has spent the past two years touring, playing gigs and giving masterclasses around the world. Coming from a classical formation and with extensive experience in jazz music, the Italian musician has explored the intersection of classical and jazz with electronic music since his first...
Coming to the Royal Festival Hall on 14th of September, YolanDa Brown showcases a unique blend of jazz, soul and reggae, but with a venue like this, the inspiring context of her performance is sure to inspire and shower with aural delights. As the UK’s leading female saxophonist, YolanDa Brown...
The beauty of Kamasi Washington’s artistry lies in his ability to write intensely rich compositions which are accessible despite their depth and grandiosity. A Jazz tenor saxophonist and bandleader from Los Angeles, he grew up performing with other like-minded artists and has played with many well-known musicians, such as Kendrick...
It’s not hard to believe that Farrell Sanders was given his nickname ‘Pharaoh’ for his ability to channel heavenly song through his improvised architecture of sound on the tenor saxophone. He started out performing with Sun Ra in California – who gave him this nickname – and later became better...
What Colour Is Jazz? @ Chats Palace (London; Saturday 23rd February 2019)
Gipsydelica @ Hootananny (Sunday 24th February) - FREE ENTRY -