Courtney Pine & Zoe Rahman

The wonderful Zoe Rahman kicks off this double bill. She has firmly established herself as one of the brightest stars on the contemporary jazz scene, a vibrant and highly individual pianist/composer. Her style is deeply rooted in jazz, yet it reflects her classical background, British/Bengali heritage and her very broad musical taste. Playing music from her new album, she is joined by her exuberant trio, alongside the hauntingly beautiful clarinet playing of her brother, Idris Rahman. 

‘A remarkable pianist by any standard.’ The Observer 

Zoe Rahman piano

Idris Rahman clarinet

Gene Calderazzo drums

Davide Mantovani bass

With inspiration from Gregorian chants, the warmth of Mediterranean musicand the evocative melodies of the far north, Courtney traces a series ofstepping stones that lead to the sounds of today’s European generations. The follow-up to his award-winning and critically acclaimed Transition in Tradition set, this is the latest chapter in the fascinating evolution ofone of this country’s most original musicians, for which he has assembled a heavyweight musical line-up that includes the amazing Zoe Rahman on piano and Cuban violin star Omar Puente.

Courtney Pine saxophone

Zoe Rahman piano

Darren Taylor bass

Robert Fordjour drums

Omar Puente violin

Cameron Pierre guitar