Camilla George
Camilla George is a visionary saxophonist, composer, bandleader and innovator. Her strong cultural roots and love of fusing African and Western Music has informed her own unique style, a key reason why she is a firm fixture on the new London Jazz scene. In 2022, she was awarded the PRS Foundation Momentum Award which funded the completion of her third studio album, ‘Ibio Ibio’, a celebration of roots, creation and community.
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Jazzmeia Horn
Jazzmeia Horn is an American jazz singer and songwriter. She won the Thelonious Monk Institute International Jazz Competition in 2015. Horn's repertoire includes jazz standards and covers of songs from other genres, including by artists such as Stevie Wonder. Her follow-up album, Love & Liberation, earned Horn her second Grammy nomination in 2020 for best jazz vocal album.
Rebekah Reid
Rebekah Reid is a vibrant and versatile violinist, composer and loop pedal artist, specialising in classical/jazz repertoire and improvisation. She's known for her distinct style combining virtuosic violin performance with live looping and electronics. Rebekah tours the UK and International stages extensively with orchestras, jazz ensembles and pop bands, including with Soul II Soul on their 2022 & 2023 UK tour.
Kamasi Washington
Kamasi Washington is one of the most influential and popular modern jazz artists today. The Los Angeles-based saxophonist and composer has collaborated with hip-hop stars like Kendrick Lamar and Snoop Dogg, as well as jazz legends like Herbie Hancock and Wayne Shorter. His debut album, The Epic, was a sprawling three-hour masterpiece that showcased his visionary blend of spiritual jazz, funk, soul, and orchestral music. His latest album, Heaven and Earth, was equally ambitious and impressive, exploring themes of duality and transcendence.
Masego is a multi-talented musician who can sing and play various instruments, especially the saxophone. He was born and raised in Virginia and has a distinctive style that he calls TrapHouseJazz, which combines jazz, trap, soul, funk, and afrobeat. He released his latest album Studying Abroad: Extended Stay, in 2021.
Makaya McCraven
Makaya McCraven is a drummer and producer from Chicago who deconstructs and reconstructs the language of jazz with hip-hop sensibilities. He has been dubbed a beat scientist for his innovative approach to creating music. He released several acclaimed albums, such as In The Moment in 2015, Universal Beings in 2018, and We’re New Again in 2020, a reimagining of Gil Scott-Heron’s final album.
Snarky Puppy
Snarky Puppy is a collective of musicians led by bassist and composer Michael League. They are known for their fusion of jazz, funk, rock, world music, and jam band styles. They have won three Grammy awards, including Best Contemporary Instrumental Album for Culcha Vulcha in 2017. They have collaborated with artists such as David Crosby, Lalah Hathaway, Jacob Collier, and Metropole Orkest. They released their latest album Immigrance in 2019, which showcases their dynamic and diverse sound.
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