Very honoured to have been invited to compose the music for the theatre production of Andrea Levy's novel 'Small Island'. Incredibly important story - grateful to play a part in telling it.
Big up @excalibah and @benjaminkwasi for the opportunity, and the musicians for bringing the ideas to life.
@leedsplayhouse 12 - 28 March
@therepbirmingham 1 - 18 April
@nottmplayhouse 28 April - 16 May
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Last year, Hurricane Beryl had me stuck in Jamaica and forced me to miss my @lovesupremefest set. This year I deh deh. (Jah willing)
Catch me on the One Jazz/Bands & Voices Stage on Friday, July 4th at 23:45.
Nuff love to @weareonejazz for having me back this year!
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Give thanks to Jazz Jamaica for inviting me to open their show at @thejazzcafe next Saturday May 10th! Roll through for a true celebration of Caribbean Jazz! Link in bio.
π· - @gabrielrahman__
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Join us for a one-off performance celebrating the 80th Earthstrong of the prophet Bob Marley.
@jazzlivese5 February 7th.
Poster by @naterickettsdrums
(Link in bio)
Handed in my dissertation and with that I have completed my Master's Degree in Caribbean and Latin American Studies from UCL.
It's been a crazy year, especially this past summer, but big love to everyone who supported and those I met along the way!
PhD soon come?? π
Got a few upcoming summer shows to let you know about - looking forward to seeing you there! (Link in bio)
5 JUL - @lovesupremefest
12 AUG - Nottingham / Beeston Library (@jazzsteps97 )
28 AUG - London / @vortexjazzclub
#caribbeanjazz #caribbeanmusic #jazz
Kicking of 2024 with a few performances over the next few weeks, starting next Tuesday (13th) at @pizzaexpresslive Soho! Grab your tickets! (Link in bio)
13 FEB - London / @pizzaexpresslive Soho for @heads_up_jazz
2 MAR - Belfast / @theblackboxbelfast for Brilliant Corners Festival
21 MAR - London / @crazycoqs
Looking forward to seeing you there!
#caribbeanjazz #jazz #caribbeanmusic
Very excited to be taking the Windrush Celebration show to the Midlands, just before this 75th anniversary year ends! Will be playing at the Symphony Hall, Birmingham on the 1/12 (courtesy of @bmusic_ltd ) and the Bonington Theatre, Nottingham on the 7/12 (courtesy of @jazzsteps97 ) alongside @marlonthepannist , @nxthd , @king.ie (Birmingham) and @naterickettsdrums (Nottingham)! Come down and celebrate the huge legacy of the Windrush Generation on British Jazz and music in general with us - ticket links in bio!
#caribbeanjazz #windrush75 #windrushday