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London based singer and guitarist Ruta Di stands out amongst other musicians because of her virtuosity and dexterity on both guitar and vocals. Ruta Di brings incredible range paired wonderfully with tasteful guitar solos and catchy hooks. A rich and inventive blend of neo-soul, jazz, classical and Brazilian music with heartfelt lyrics creates a very special sound that touches and moves. Ruta Di has been noticed and supported by BBC radio, Jazz FM, D!Angelico Guitars, Women In Jazz, The Voice UK and many more.

Ruta Di will be performing songs from her latest album Yellow Summer as well as some new music, with Jakub Cywinski double bass and Finn Genockey drums.

“Yellow Summer is an album that is light as a feather yet filled to the absolute brim with skill and magical potential” (RGM Magazine)

Ruta Di’s critically acclaimed album Yellow Summer was recorded with top class UK jazz musicians – pianist Al MacSween (Gary Bartz, Nubya Garcia, Maisha, Ruby Turner, Omar Puente), double bassist Daniel Casimir (Jazz Fm Instrumentalist of the Year, Nubya Garcia, Ashley Henry, Camilla George, Binker Golding), drummer Eric Ford (The Partikel, Clare Teal), double bassist Jakub Cywinski (support act for Steve Vai, Ola Onabule, Maciek Pycz) (song “Say!) and flautist Lucia Viola (“Perfect As It Is”).

Ava Joseph is a talented young vocalist, instrumentalist, songwriter and bandleader steeped in great quality music.

Ava made her debut performance on the BBC at just 14, and was featured singing music from Gershwin’s ‘Porgy and Bess’ on Radio 3 at 15, showing how authentic and soulful she is singing great timeless standard songs – nine years later, and as a graduate of the famed BRIT school, she’s just as passionate when singing contemporary pop.

Ava is part of a group of gifted musicians that attend both the Julian Joseph Jazz Academy and World Heart Beat Music Academy where, along with her gigs, she’s nurtured and encouraged to hone her craft to the highest level.

Ava and her brilliant band, The SoundCrew, include Ayo Vincent on keys, Jason Ansare on guitar, Ezekiel Ajie on bass and Wilf Cameron-Marples on drums. They are currently in the studio, working toward the release of Ava’s debut recording.

This is a standing show.

Julian Joseph Jazz Academy presents its ‘Next Generation artists’, Josiah Wade and Sam C-Sé, in this special show as part of the EFG London Jazz Festival.

Josiah Wade
Pianist Josiah Wade trained under the highly respected jazz player Julian Joseph at the Julian Joseph Jazz Academy, and under classical pianist and composer Michael Csányi-Wills, Head of Piano Department at World Heart Beat.

Josiah’s talent as a pianist precedes itself, with a repertoire covering classical to jazz, Josiah Wade has performed in a variety of notable venues and festivals, from 606 Club to Wigmore Hall – skillfully mastering both genres.

He performs a one-off show in the Jazz Festival, in a double bill with Sam C-Sé

Sam C-Sé is a talented jazz pianist, composer and producer, having worked alongside many artists and collectives on the UK scene, including The Oracle Collective and is an active player on the UK circuit with his band, oreglo.

C-Sé has performed at the notorious Ronnie Scott’s, 606 and Somerset House.

May Inoue is one of the most talked about and in demand guitarists in Japan and the Far East. He has a string of solo albums to his name including with his electric band, Stereo Champ, and their latest release, The Elements, plus his acoustic jazz quartet release Our Platform.

May has recorded alongside Kazumi Watanabe, and played live with Kurt Rosenwinkel. He is a graduate of the prestigious Berklee Music College in the US and has earned various accolades in Japan, not least ‘Album of the Year’ for his debut EMI record, First Train.

In 2018, the Japanese arts promoter, Yokohama Calling brought May to London for the first time where he headlined as part of the London Jazz Festival, leading a band featuring Jason Rebello and other top UK jazz/session musicians.

Other notable recordings include his first release as a songwriter, the EP POP MUGIC (2021), a duet album with pianist Ami Ogaeri (2022) and “総総” (2023).

This concert will be May’s third time in London as a band leader. Be prepared for a dazzling display of guitar playing prowess, musicality and improvisation that will captivate you throughout his performance. Not to be missed!

Rebecca Nash presents her new project Redefining Element 78, a brand-new work by the British pianist-composer; commissioned by Bristol Jazz Festival and released on Whirlwind Recordings.

“At the vanguard of innovative and compelling new music” (Downbeat Magazine)

Firmly established as one of the most exciting contemporary jazz composers/band leaders in the UK, pianist Rebecca Nash is now garnering an international reputation for her distinctive sound, full of artistry and heart.

Redefining Element 78 is the follow-up album to Rebecca’s highly-celebrated debut release, the genre-defying Peaceful King. Her music blends bold melodies with electronic elements and grooves, placing them within ethereal harmonic soundscapes.

“Powerful jazz making without a safety net” (Guardian)

The suite is a collection of eight pieces, centred around precious metals – inspired by the periodic table’s Platinum metal family; Platinum, Osmium, Rhodium, Iridium, Ruthenium, and Palladium.

“A substantial artistic achievement; the balance between formal composition and improvisational flair is excellent”
(The JazzMann).

The music’s excitement comes from a creative tension between detailed through-composed sections and large swathes of free improvisation. A deep sense of trust and connection between the musicians, combined with expansive, other-worldly compositions leads to spontaneous, daring, and unpredictable music making.

“One of the freshest, most creative, talents in the UK at this present time” (UK Vibe)

Rebecca Nash piano
Dee Byrne alto saxophone
Nick Walters guitar
Nick Malcolm trumpet
Paul Michael bass
Matt Fisher drums
And special guest appearance from legendary New York alto saxophonist, John O’Gallagher, who features on the album.