Also Featuring: Meilana Gillard Quartet (Ireland/US/UK)
One of Britain’s foremost jazz pianists, Zoe Rahman’s a multi-award winning composer and band leader whose work has been recognised by a dizzying array of awards, an Ivor Novello Impact Award, MOBO Award and Mercury Prize nomination included.
Rahman’s seventh album ‘Colour of Sound’ appeared on a host of ‘best of’ 2023 listings, received a four-star review from The Guardian, and was praised by London Jazz News as “a big, rich and nuanced musical statement that stands out amongst the year’s releases.”
A highly individual jazz artist with Bengali roots, Zoe Rahman is known for her powerful technique and exuberant live performances. She has recorded and toured with an array of music luminaries, including singer Martha Wainwright, former Specials founder Gerry Dammers and saxophonist Courtney Pine included.
Rahman is joined in her high calibre quintet by two women at the forefront of contemporary UK jazz – alto sax star Camilla George and tenor player Tori Freestone – and by a rhythm section of Mark Mondesir, best known for his work in John McLaughlin’ 4th Dimension Band, and bassist Alec Dankworth, son of British jazz royalty, John Dankworth and singer Cleo Lane.
“an outstanding bravura set from a remarkable pianist by any standard.”
The Observer