The British-Asian musician and composer is a leading light on the UK jazz scene, and is considered a renowned innovator of modern IndoJazz. His Quintet deliver a passionate sound, driven by soaring melodies, hypnotic rhythms and transcendental textures.
Sometimes evocative and introspective, other times searing and effervescent…the music is brought to life, and given breath by Arun’s uniquely expressive clarinet playing and style, vibrancy and spirit.
Arun, just back from a world tour with international sitarist Anoushka Shankar, is delighted and excited to return to his beloved Leicester, for this rare and special show of his own music, alongside longtime collaborators and musical comrades.
Twice winner of Jazz Instrumentalist of the Year, Arun is a charismatic and communicative performer. These shows are startling, spontaneous and moving events…and so this is a gig not to be missed!
'…uproarious and irresistible ' - Daily Telegraph
'Life-affirming music that transcends cultural barriers'. - Manchester Evening News
'…an upfront mix of South Asian melodies and western street-grooves…' - The Guardian
'...extraordinary charisma and musicianship and a consistently riveting compositional skill' - Jazzwise
Video links
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rRmRWPJmChA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57Th8wC59Rc
The Y Theatre, Leicester
Standard Tickets: £16
Studennts:£8
Leicester Jazz House supports and promotes the principles of ACE and others regarding the importance of equality, diversity and inclusivity. This includes the acknowledgement that there is much more work to be done to make our society and culture free of prejudice and discrimination in the arts.
Leicester Jazz House CIC is a volunteer-run not-for-profit organisation bringing contemporary jazz of the highest quality to Leicestershire audiences through the programme of events mainly at the Musician Venue, Attenborough Arts Centre and Y Theatre; and also promoting jazz in other ways, including through education.
