Fancy a three-hour sneak peek into the new year’s (and possibly decade) vibes? Then head for the Jazz Cafe on Friday the 11th, where Jazz:re:freshed will present three exciting and forward-looking acts foreseeing how 2020 will sound.
Ife Ogunjobi, Golden Mean and Burnheart are three so far, so close embodiments of the thriving London contemporary jazz scene. The musicians gather together and reshape in their very own way the many influences the city offers, from afrobeat and hip-hop (Ife Ogunjobi) to experimental music (Golden Mean formed by Tom Driessler of Yussef Kamaal and Luke Wynter of Nubiyan Twist) and techno (Burnheart).
So, get ready for a leap into the music near future, gazing at the Jazz:re:freshed musical crystal ball.
If I were asked to describe Ezra Collective’s London show in one word, I would probably say “joy”. The show was technically sold out twice: originally planned at the O2 Academy Brixton, it eventually took place 24 February at Eventim Apollo in Hammersmith. The show opens with trumpet player Ife…
Artists: Emeli Sandé , Ezra Collective , Femi Koleoso , Ife Ogunjobi , Kinetika Bloco , TJ Koleoso
Mud, music and melodies. Festival season is almost upon us again. Here at Rhythm Passport HQ we’ve been digging through the line-ups, and the Love Supreme program has some gems. Held close to Brighton at the beginning of July, expect treats for world music and jazz lovers. With big names…
Artists: Emma-Jean Thackray , Erykah Badu , Ezra Collective , Gregory Porter , Harold Lopez-Nussa , Ife Ogunjobi , Nubya Garcia , Sarathy Korwar , Sister Sledge , Sons Of Kemet , Yessai Karapetian
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