Modern Jazz at EJBF22 Modern Jazz at EJBF22 Home WHAT'S ON Modern Jazz at EJBF22 Our 2022 programme is packed wiht modern jazz. Check out some of the names below! John Scofield: Yankee Go Home Needing no introduction, John Scofield is a towering figure in jazz. Nubya Garcia The shining star of the British jazz scene, Nubya Garcia is one of the leading forces in UK jazz. Fergus McCreadie Large Ensemble The talented pianist delivers a special, one-off new project featuring an extended line-up and a brand-new commission Soweto Kinch Trio MC and composer Soweto Kinch is one of the most exciting musicians of today. Ambrose Akinmusire Quartet Due to circumstances outwith our control, Ambrose Akinmusire’s EJBF22 performance will not go ahead. We will instead present trailblazing trumpeter Yazz Ahmed. Martin Kershaw Octet: Poets When EJBF last commissioned Martin Kershaw there was a spontaneous standing ovation. Colin Steele Sextet Trumpeter Colin Steele writes the contemporary anthems of a sophisticated Scotland. Dinosaur Mercury-nominated, "British Jazz super-group" Dinosaur are led by multi-award winning composer and trumpeter Laura Jurd. Playtime with Laura Jurd For this very special edition of Playtime, the quartet will be joined by multi-award winning composer and trumpeter Laura Jurd. Laura Macdonald’s Cooking with Jazz The stellar saxophonist was a recent finalist on BBC’s Masterchef and has devised a new show combining two of her loves jazz and cooking. Fabio Giachino, David Milligan & Norman Willmore Virtouso pianist David Milligan and rising star saxophonist Norman Willmore share a crossover interest between traditional music and jazz. Haftor Medbøe with Sue McKenzie, Eva Malling and Signy Jakobsdottir A new band packed with super-talented musicians led by guitarist Haftor Medbøe. Xhosa Cole Quartet The 2018 BBC Young Jazz Musician of the year has been nominated by Soweto Kinch as one to watch as part of his series: Blaze. Sade Mangiaracina Trio Led by the Italian pianist Sade Mangiaracina, this trio plays beautiful, beguiling music, blending classical music with European jazz and Mediterranean influences. Federico Calcagno & the Dolphians Italian clarinetist Federico Calgano leads a sextet refreshing Dolphy’s masterpiece ‘Out to Lunch’. Francesco Zampini Quintet: Unknown Path The Italian guitarist has a big ambition with his music, and he seems to always pull it off. Daniele Raimondi & Matt Carmichael Daniele Raimondi is one of Italy’s finest young jazz trumpet players whilst Matt Carmichael is one of Scotland’s finest young saxophonists. Daniele Raimondi with Konrad Wiszniewski Italian trumpeter Daniele Raimondi and Scottish saxophonist Konrad Wiszniewski lead a new quintet.
