Voted one of the ‘Hottest Bass Players in the World’ by readers of Bass Player magazine, virtuoso British-Asian bass player Shez Raja is renowned for his high energy live shows, unique Indo-jazz-funk sound and global star collaborations with Mike Stern, Randy Brecker, Trilok Gurtu and Wayne Krantz.
Inspired by travels with his father to the Punjab region of the Indian sub-continent, Raja immersed himself in the musical culture of his South Asian roots. He now merges his rich musical heritage with a hugely diverse playing experience to create dynamic and passionate music that blends East with West.
Guthrie Govan is hailed as one of the greatest guitarists of his generation, possessing jaw-dropping technical prowess fused with heartfelt emotional expression.
Jazz Steps audiences need no introductio for local legend Tony Kofi… He’s a multi-award-winning saxophonist, prolifically versatile, with a stand-out sound across saxophones.
Expect a spellbinding journey through spiritual jazz, fiery funk and cosmic improvisation, performed by a world-class band at the height of their powers.
"Mahavishnu Orchestra with Jaco Pastorius in charge" - The Guardian
"Shez Raja personifies the modernisation of jazz. He is fearless as a musician" - All About Jazz ★★★★+
Book now for an electrifying jazz jump-start to the New Year!
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Jazz Steps brings high quality, entertaining contemporary jazz to audiences in Nottingham at the excellent Bonington Theatre venue in Arnold.
And, through our Jazz Steps Live at the Libraries monthly events - a collaboration with Inspire, we promote gigs at their library venues in Beeston, Worksop and West Bridgford.
As a not-for-profit volunteer-run promoter, we have been welcoming enthusiastic audiences to enjoy live music from top musicians and bands for over 25 years. Each and every gig is a unique experience - jazz being the quintessential 'music of surprise'! Let’s keep enjoying it – see you soon!
