Jazz Leeds – Zoe Rahman

Zoe Rahman with her world-class jazz trio, featuring drummer Gene Calderazzo (Pharoah Sanders, Randy Brecker) and bassist Alec Dankworth (Abdullah Ibrahim, Dave Brubeck) presents music from her new album “Hull Suite Live”. Based on themes of voyage, migration and the sea and taking inspiration from two statues in Hull, the music is also deeply connected to Zoe’s own family history.

A highly individual pianist and composer, Zoe Rahman’s style is deeply rooted in jazz yet it reflects her classical background, British/Bengali heritage and her very broad musical taste. A MOBO Award winner, Mercury Prize nominee and Ivor Novello Award winner, she has become a highly sought-after musician on the international jazz scene.

Zoe’s compositions encompass a wide pallet, with earthy blues influences, soulful melodies and cinematic musical textures that highlight the vibrancy and interaction of this electrifying jazz trio.

“The whole album is absolutely beautiful”  Nikki Yeoh, Jazz FM

“full-blooded, chord splashing, orchestral approach to the acoustic piano.” Jazzwise Music

Zoe Rahman – Piano

Alec Dankworth – Double Bass

Gene Calderazzo – Drums

Plus support from Frank Zico, solo pianist 7.30-8pm. Franco is an interesting contrast between jazz and concert based classical music

£23/20/10 plus booking fee.

Doors 7pm. Music: 7.30pm.