Easter Uprising: Zola Marcelle, Jemima Whyte + Knobil

A Jazz in the Round Special

Friday 3 April 7:30pm

The Cockpit

Jazz in the Round's Easter Uprising presents

Zola Marcelle

Jemima Whyte
Knobil

In association with Influential Music

Zola Marcelle @zolamarcelle_

Zola Marcelle is a name that has been quietly but powerfully carving its place in the UK contemporary jazz scene. Born in Zimbabwe and situated in London, the Bantu artist has quickly emerged as a force to be reckoned with. She makes her debut to celebrate her debut album 'HOME' released under Jazz Re:freshed. Her work has been given the nod by the likes of Soweto Kinch and Gilles Peterson with radio play everywhere from BBC 6 Music, BBC Radio 1, WWFM and KCRW. Not to mention television play on the acclaimed BBC drama 'Dreaming Whilst Black' by creator Adjani Salmon. Marcelle has additionally collaborated alongside some of the brightest names in UK Jazz including Ashley Henry, Myele Manzanza, Sheila Maurice-Grey and Daniel Casimir. A fierce performer who gives every ounce of herself to the stage and the audience, expect a show full of culture, vivacious and tribal performance mixed with contemporary jazz, soul and experimental sounds.

Jemima Whyte @jemima.whyte

Jemima Whyte is the newest alto saxophonist beginning to excite jazz audiences in venues across London. With roots in the north, her style has been heavily shaped by the vibrant dance culture and afrobeat scenes in Leeds, before moving to London to study at Guildhall School of Music and Drama, where she met her current powerhouse band. Her distinctive sound and dynamic improvisation draws from contemporary alto masters like Kenny Garrett. With captivating performances at Love Supreme Festival, EFG London Jazz Festival, Wilderness Festival and jazz re:freshed her, Jemima is set to continue to bring a fresh, exciting voice to UK Jazz in 2026.

Alto sax - Jemima Whyte @jemima.whyte

Bass guitar - Louis Gascoyne @louisgascoyne

Guitar - Calum Harrison @caljrharrison

Drums - Luke Brueck Seeley @lukebrueckseeleydrums

Knobil @knobil_

Double bassist, singer and composer Louise Knobil invites you to dive into her world, where jazz, punk, glitter and French chanson merge with sparkling, daring energy. Inspired by iconic figures such as Esperanza Spalding, Charles Mingus and Boris Vian, this young artist transforms her diary into a unique musical adventure. Polyamory, chronic insomnia and pesto recipes come together in compositions that are both personal and universal. Her impertinent melodies, combining double bass and vocals, gain intensity thanks to the talent of her faithful “knodisciples”: Chloé Marsigny on bass clarinet and effects, and Vincent Andreae on drums.

Louise Knobil: Double bass, vocals, compositions

Chloé Marsigny: bass clarinet, fx @chloemarsigny

Vincent Andreae: drums @vincentandreae

Influential Music @influentialmsc
Influential Music are an award-winning live music agency, based in London, United Kingdom. With a huge roster of performers, they book local, national and internationally known talent from the worlds of jazz, blues, soul and world music. Influential represents some of the most talented musicians in London and the UK.

Tickets:

These prices include our usual affordable tickets, plus 'Pay It Forward' options for those who are able to support Jazz In The Round (JITR) and its mission to offer emerging players properly paid, quality gigs.

High note: £25.00

Cool cat: £20.00

Standard jam: £15.00 (1/2 price for SOS Members, login required)

Students & MU members: £7.50 [ID required]

Packages:

Create your perfect Easter Uprising lineup and enjoy 15% off when you book more than one gig!

You won't want to pass on this one - Easter Uprising Festival Pass, enjoy 20% off when you book all 5 gigs.

All acts are subject to contract and may sometimes change.

Live on Stage dates:

Friday 3rd April - 7.30pm

Tickets:

£15 (incl booking fee) | Half price for students / MU members