Sam Glaser Quintet, Charlotte Keeffe + Sylvie Noble

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Sam Glaser Quintet @samglasermusic
Sam Glaser is an alto saxophonist, composer and bandleader based in London, UK. He is a virtuosic improviser and a unique voice on the UK jazz scene, and his warm and distinctive saxophone sound, paired with lyrical, energetic, and emotive playing, have led to renown amongst musicians and listeners alike. Sam’s saxophone playing is firmly grounded in the history of jazz music but takes great inspiration from modern masters including Will Vinson, Chris Potter, Kurt Rosenwinkel, and Ben Wendel. Sam graduated from the Royal Academy of Music in 2016 with a 1st class honours degree in jazz saxophone, where he studied with some of the UK’s leading jazz musicians including Julian Siegel, Iain Ballamy, Nikki Iles, James Allsopp, Gareth Lockrane, and Tom Cawley. He was also a member of the National Youth Jazz Orchestra between 2013 and 2018, where he held the principle alto chair for two years and during which time performed with artists including Gregory Porter, Clare Teal, Zoe Rahman, and Jason Yarde. He was also a featured soloist on the studio album “NYJO 50”, released on Whirlwind Records in 2015. Highly sought after, Sam has performed with leading musicians and bands including the Tom Smith big band, Patchwork Jazz Orchestra, the Gareth Lockrane Big Bang, Adam Woodcock’s Meridian, and the Tom Niblock big band. He was a featured soloist on Stan Sulzmann’s “Mon Ami”, released in 2021, and recorded for Slowly Rolling Camera on their record “Juniper”, released on Edition Records in 2018.

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Charlotte Keeffe (solo) @charlottekeeffemusic
Whether performing as a soloist, Sound Brush, or leading her adventurous ensemble RIGHT HERE, RIGHT NOW, Keeffe carves out bold, expressive spaces for sonic exploration and individual freedom. Inspired by abstract painters, she refers to her trumpets and flugelhorn as Sound Brushes, approaching each performance as a dynamic canvas for spontaneous creation. Jazzwise Magazine praises her work as “avant-garde for all,” and critic Kevin Le Gendre notes she “shows notable strength of character as she runs the sonic and emotional gamut.” Keeffe’s debut album, Right Here, Right Now (Discus Music, 2021), marked her emergence as a distinctive voice in the UK and international avant-garde scenes. Her 2023 follow-up, ALIVE! in the studio, captures the visceral immediacy of RIGHT HERE, RIGHT NOW - featuring Ashley John Long (double bass), Ben Handysides (drums), and Moss Freed (guitar) - recorded live at Goldsmiths University Studios. The album was featured in several Best of 2023 lists, including Reader’s Digest. Keeffe's music has been widely broadcast across BBC Radio 3, BBC Radio 6 Music, and Jazz FM, with presenters such as Corey Mwamba, Stuart Maconie, and Jez Nelson describing her as “prolific,” “dynamic,” and “an excellent improviser!” A passionate advocate for music as a force for social change, Charlotte served as Assistant Musical Director of the London Gay Big Band, and co-leads its All-Women Septet alongside her fiancée, vocalist Lara de Belder. From intimate solo sets in abstract spaces and bustling cityscapes, to high-profile stages at Glastonbury and Wilderness Festival alongside Charlotte Church, Laura Mvula, and Kate Nash, Keeffe is a fearless creative spirit. Even during lockdown, she live-streamed concerts from her bathroom - a testament to her dedication to making Music wherever, however, and with total authenticity. Charlotte Keeffe understands that embracing individuality and letting go of inhibitions is the surest way to access the transformative power of Music.

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Sylvie Noble [EMERGENCE] @sylviemnoble