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Jazz Artists for the Modern Era. Musicians you will Love.
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items If you think jazz is for the older generation, think again. Young people are turning to jazz in increasing numbers. Here are some musicians to watch for.
Jazz combined with street-wise sassiness, this musician speaks to the modern soul. With his band, or solo, Hutchins is a star on the rise
Shabaka
A brilliant band with energy, driving rhythms and music that makes your heart sing. Try not to dance. Led by Leo Pellegrino - who dances and jigs with his baritone sax, this band combines street cred with true jazz expertise.
Too Many Zooz
Always evolving, never still, Kamasi is one of the jazz industry's revered musicians - and this is well deserved. he has played Glastonbury and filled venues across the world.
Kamasi Washington
A lot of good comes out of Sweden - don't miss the chance to see this musician when you can. Solo or with his ‘Fire’ Orchestra, Gustafsson works with young musicians and established ones, creating links across the music industry.
Mats Gustafsson
Jazz with sass and lived-in reality. Daughter of another icon Dee Dee Bridgewater, this artist has made inroads into jazz in the Uk and US
China Moses
A breath of fresh air, energy and a devastatingly beautiful voice. Jo has enjoyed recent international stardom as well as being a stalwart of the UK jazz scene.
Jo Harrop
Big sounds, beautiful music and an attisude that engages - check out Big Brooklyn when you can.
Big Brooklyn
A jazz singer who is also an impressive story teller. Her songs tell stories that will be close to your heart. Nature and life-inspired stories that will enthral - as will her voice
Rachel Sutton » singer, songwriter and lyricist
Glamour, the voice of an angel and a pianist that plays as if the devil were at his back. Oten found in Scarfe's Bar. Catch them there.
Kitty LaRoar
An incredible saxophonist with a wonderful band. He can interpret standards or deliver his own compositions.
Guido Spannocchi
Jazz with a Cuban touch - this fashionista, designer, composer and musician will wow you with her music.
Arema Arega
A bass player who improvises, composes and can play equally well in ensembles or solo.
SILVIA BOLOGNESI
Irreverant, eclectic, improvising jazz music falls form the saxophone of ted Milton and his merry men. Exciting live or recorded.
BLURT
Wonderful amalgamation of street, rock, jazz and beautiful musicianship.
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These musicians bring jazz instruments and make them for modern ears, from street music to concerts, check them out.
Moon Hooch
A singer blending jazz with other genres in an accessible, easy to engage with manner. One to watch.
Zara McFarlane
The ultimate pop and jazz diva, Samara has a divine voice and a veryt engaging way with people. She can fill the Albert Hall, or pack out a smaller venue.
Samara Joy
Talented, in a class of his own when it comes to jazz music and trumpet playing. Catch tis incredible musician when you can.
Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah
Emotive, sassy and driven, the music of Melisa Aldana combines good old fashioned jazz with modern takes and her playing is exceptional.
Melissa Aldana
A bass virtuoso, Esperanza is pushing back the boundaries of music in many directions. Her sound embraces rock, funk, Latin, jazz fusion, and the avant-garde. She has a huge presence on social media and is one of the cutting edge jazz musicians of th...
esperanza spalding
An exrtordinarily talented musician that came out of nowhere and remaines at the top of the jazz tree in the UK and Europe. Her emotive delivery is incredibly engaging.
Nubya Garcia
A new take on old jazz with improvised and scored music in their repertoire, this sax and drum duo are increasingly popular with young people.
Binker and Moses
A wonderful musician who played at a festival I organised as a support artist. Now he commands some of the best venues and is a highly respected musician.
ASHLEY HENRY
A vocalist with an impressive range and who can bring class ot any performance. She has toured in the US and remains a favourite of the british scene.
Polly Gibbons
An extraordinary and versatile pianist, who remains goudned in UK jazz but has toured widely. An exceptional talent still developing.
Kit Downes