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Monday 29 June 8pm
The Cockpit
Led Bib
Ankora [EMERGENCE]
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Led Bib @ledbib
Led Bib are one of the UK’s most daring and acclaimed bands, smashing through genre boundaries with a sound that fuses jazz, rock, improv and noise into something entirely their own. Formed in 2003 by drummer and composer Mark Holub, the group have released 11 albums, toured internationally, and picked up major accolades—including a Mercury Prize nomination for their breakout record Sensible Shoes. From the raw energy of their early releases to the vocal-led experimentation of It’s Morning and the bold reinvention of their latest album Hotel Pupik, Led Bib have consistently earned critical acclaim for their restless creativity and explosive live shows. Now reimagined as a keyboard-less quartet, the band continues to evolve, with a renewed sound that’s deeper, more melodic, and as fearless as ever. Over 20 years in, Led Bib are still making music that’s impossible to pin down—and impossible to ignore.
Ankora @ankoramusic
‘Ankora’ is a London based, eight-piece ensemble composed of Kezia Abuoma, Tami Adebanjo, Keira Chakraborty, Hannah Clifton, Klara Devlin, Miranda Radford, Holly Reinhardt and Mali Sheard. Meeting at the hailed music organisation ‘Tomorrow’s Warriors’, these ambitious young musicians were previously selected to perform as the band ‘Tomorrow’s Warriors Frontline’, under the tutelage of acclaimed drummer and composer, Romarna Campbell. ‘Ankora’ is the exciting new step the ensemble are taking to launch into the London jazz scene. The name ‘Ankora’ is derived from the Latin word for ‘anchor’ (anchora): a symbol of groundedness, hope and a connection to roots. These connotations are expressed through their repertoire of both originals and covers of powerful jazz tunes. The name links to an alternative meaning in Italian, ‘again’, marking the momentum of their rebirth as they continue their musical and artistic journey.
The band's influences include the legacies of Freddie Hubbard, Herbie Hancock, Joe Henderson and Wayne Shorter, while branching out to the more contemporary mastery of Esperanza Spalding, Geri Allen, Jeff ‘Tain’ Watts and Kenny Kirkland. The ensemble takes inspiration from the spark and power of these jazz legends, compositionally and in their playing. Collectively, the members of ‘Ankora’ have already made their mark on the jazz scene through performances at venues such as Love Supreme Jazz Festival, We Out Here, Cheltenham Jazz Festival, Dizzy’s Jazz Club (NYC), The Vortex, Brick Lane Jazz Festival and The Jazz Café. Ready for more, the unique, powerful voice of the ensemble is excited to embrace the wonder and diversity of today's jazz scene.
Ticket options:
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
Students & MU members: £7.50 [ID required]
Carers go free, call the box office to book: 020 7258 2925
All acts are subject to contract and may sometimes change.
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