Ezra Collective
Ezra Collective is a British jazz quintet composed of drummer and bandleader Femi Koleoso, bassist TJ Koleoso, keyboardist Joe Armon-Jones, trumpeter Ife Ogunjobi, and tenor saxophonist James Mollison.[1] The group fuses elements of afro-beat, hip-hop and soul,[2] and frequently collaborates with such fellow London-based jazz musicians as Nubya Garcia and Moses Boyd. The members of Ezra met at the jazz programme Tomorrow’s Warriors, run by Gary Crosby.[3]
The band's 2019 instrumental single "Quest for Coin" was premiered as a "Hottest Record in The World" on Annie Mac on BBC Radio 1.[3]
References[]
- ^ Madden, Sidney. "Ezra Collective Sets The 'Quest For Coin' To A Fast-Paced Jazz Soundtrack". npr.org. NPR. Retrieved 26 November 2020.
- ^ Kalia, Ammar. "Ezra Collective: You Can't Steal My Joy review – celebration of jazz's diversity". theguardian.com/. Retrieved 26 November 2020.
- ^ a b Vinti, Mike. "As everyone gets hooked on jazz, Ezra Collective are the group most locked into a groove". loudandquiet.com. Retrieved 26 November 2020.
Categories:
- British jazz