Results for "Nubya Garcia"

Nubya Garcia

London-based saxophonist and composer, Nubya Garcia, is one of the leading forces behind the resurgence of jazz-influenced sounds in the UK. Raised in a creative environment built by a set of Caribbean parents, her brand of afro-tinged Jazz has made her a key component in a string of new and established groups: from work with MOBO Award-winning drummer, Moses Boyd, legendary Jungle producer and toaster, Congo Natty, through to her own works as part of six-piece, Maisha, and the Nérija septet. Nubya fearlessly threw herself head first into this 5ive project, her debut recording, with a clear vision of what she wanted and was meticulous in her pursuit of her sound

Dylan Jones: Statue

by Andrew Hunter
July 14, 2026

Like so many talented young musicians in London, Dylan Jones spent some time developing his skills with Tomorrow's Warriors, a talent development organization without which we might never have heard Courtney Pine, Steve Williamson, Yazz Ahmed, Nubya Garcia, Soweto Kinch... The London scene would be very different without them. Jones played in Ezra Collective ...

Cosmic Music: The Life, Art And Transcendence Of Alice Coltrane

by Ian Patterson
June 24, 2026

Cosmic Music: The Life, Art and Transcendence of Alice Coltrane Andy Beta 452 PagesISBN: 978 1 3996 2621 7 White Rabbit2026 As is often the case with marginalized, controversial or divisive figures in jazz, recognition of their achievements tends to come in a rush only after they have passed. Alice ...

Jazz & Wine Of Peace 2025

by Ziga Koritnik
December 6, 2025

Jazz & Wine of Peace 2025, Part 1

by Luciano Rossetti
November 17, 2025

A collection of photos from the Jazz & Wine of Peace in Cormons, from October 23-26, 2025. This was the first year with the new Artistic Director, Enrico Bettinello. The festival lineup featured William Parker Trio, James Brandon Lewis Quartet, Valentina Fin, Simona Severini, The Necks, Nubya Garcia Quartet, Tania Giannouli Trio, Anais Drago Trio, Silvia ...

Jazz and Wine of Peace 2025, Part 2

by Luca A. d'Agostino
November 17, 2025

Jazz&Wine of Peace 2025

by Neri Pollastri
November 5, 2025

Jazz&Wine of Peace 2025 Varie sedi Cormòns 23-26.10.2025 L'edizione 2025 del Jazz&Wine of Peace, la ventottesima, era anche la prima con un nuovo direttore artistico: a Mauro Bardusco, che da sempre curava la rassegna e che--nonostante la sua scomparsa nel luglio dell'anno scorso --aveva progettato anche la quasi totalità di quella ...

Daniel Casimir: Balance

by Carl Medsker
August 10, 2025

The dynamic London underground jazz scene has produced a stellar roster of innovative musicians over the last decade or so. Shabaka Hutchings, Nubya Garcia, Binker Golding, Moses Boyd and Theon Cross, to name a few, meld bebop, hip hop, grime, reggae, dub, calypso, afrobeat and classical musics into fresh, novel hybrids. Bassist and rising star Daniel ...

Festival International de Jazz de Montréal 2025

by Mark Sullivan
July 16, 2025

Various Venues Festival International de Jazz de Montréal Montréal, Canada June 28-July 2, 2025 The headliners of the 45th edition of the festival included names like Gospel legend Mavis Staples, Canadian rockers Blue Rodeo, Canadian Inuk musician Elisapie, New Orleans musician Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, Nigerian singer/songwriter Ayra Starr, Canadian ...

Brick Lane Jazz Festival 2025—A Rookie's Review

by Andy Crowther
May 10, 2025

Various Venues Brick Lane Jazz Festival London April 25-27, 2025 The Brick Lane Jazz Festival is now in its fourth year, and although it has been on my radar for a while I've never made it. I've had very little excuse. The UK jazz scene is arguably the most invigorating ...