SHEZ RAJA ft John Etheridge & Tony Kofi - Tales from the Punjab at EFG London Jazz Festival 2022

Presented by: Spicejazz Soho

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0	LONDON: SpiceJazz Soho
P	Tuesday 15th November, 2022
N	7:00pm

Event information

"Note: We operate on a first come first serve basis for seating, please arrive early.
Pub menu and drinks available at the venue"

Line up:

Shez Raja - bass guitar
John Etheridge - electric guitar
Tony Kofi - saxophone
Japjit Kaur - vocals
Sophie Alloway - drums
Kieron Garrett - keyboards

Virtuoso British-Asian bass player Shez Raja is renowned for his high energy live shows, unique Indojazzfunk sound and global star collaborations with Mike Stern, Randy Brecker, Trilok Gurtu and Wayne Krantz.

Following spectacular performances at top UK venues including Ronnie Scott’s and Jazz Cafe as well as major international jazz festivals from Europe to New Zealand, Shez and his band have amassed a devoted following and forged a reputation as one of the most entertaining live acts on the scene today.

For his latest album Tales from the Punjab, released in 2021 on Ubuntu Music, Shez digs deep into his rich South Asian heritage to create his most exquisite and heartfelt recording to date. Early the previous year Raja travelled to the Punjab to explore his identity and immerse himself in the musical culture of his roots.

"A tailor-made festival band with a unique identity" - The Guardian ★★★★

“Vivid and highly engaging” - BBC Music Magazine ★★★★★

“An explosive and shimmering experiment” - Financial Times ★★★★

“‘Stories are told in ways ancient, modern, spiritual and sustaining. Not for nothing is the closer called ‘Enlightenment’” - Jazzwise ★★★★

“Musical tales eloquently told” - The Scotsman ★★★★

“Vital and beautiful oneness...a transcendental sequence in which to ‘lose’ oneself” - London Jazz News

“The hip-shaking mix of Eastern song lines and funky Western dance-beats never wavers” - Evening Standard ★★★★