Doors: 7.30pm Music: 7.30pm

Internationally acclaimed harpist Alina Bzhezhinska and legendary saxophonist Tony Kofi present “Whispers of Rain” – written by Alina with Ibiza-based producer Tulshi.

Undoubtedly one of the leading harpists in the world today, Alina Bzhezhinska is a one-woman powerhouse on a mission to bring harp to the forefront of contemporary jazz. Bzhezhinska is the creator of HipHarpCollective, who recently won the Parliamentary Jazz Award’s Best Ensemble of the Year. The group’s double LP Reflections (BBE Music) won the 2023 best album of the year by Preston Music. Alina’s Quartet was also nominated for Best Live Act of the Year at the Jazz FM Awards in 2017.

Tony Kofi is a multi-award-winning saxophonist, with a recording career that has seen collaborations with Donald Byrd, Eddie Henderson, Abdullah Ibrahim and Ornette Coleman, to name a few. Kofi’s solo work, in particular his 2020 album A Different Kind Of Soul and recently reissued Plays Monk cemented his reputation as one of the UK’s most accomplished saxophonists.

The new recording by harpist Alina Bzhezhinska and tenor saxophonist Tony Kofi, shimmers with grace and beauty… a powerful, moving, take-your-breath-away masterpiece.— DownBeat
The symbiosis between harpist Bzhezhinska and tenor king Kofi has long been clear… sparkles with the sort of improvisational magic expected of players at the top of their game.— Jazzwise

Music: https://alinahipharp.bandcamp.com/album/anima

 

Support

The 15 strong Leeds Conservatoire Jazz Choir in support 7.30-8pm conducted by Becca Williams

£20/18/10 plus fees in advance £20 on the door Book Tickets