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With Alex Hutton (piano).

Josephine Davies is winner of the Jazz Instrumentalist of the Year award at the Parliamentary Jazz Awards 2019. She is a musical artist at the forefront of the UK contemporary music scene.

She pushes the boundaries of jazz with her current main artistic project Satori – a sax/bass/drums trio with an emphasis on extended and collaborative improvisation. It is a project that combines her seeking of freedom of expression with her interest in Japanese philosophy and lifestyle.

As a saxophonist Josephine is known for her melodic focus, versatility and unique style.

Now becoming equally known as a composer, her unique voice is a blend of classical, jazz and folk music, creating an intensely dynamic sound infused with the Nordic quality of her Shetland roots.

Deeply influenced by the American composer Maria Schneider, Josephine was resident composer and tenor player for the London Jazz Orchestra from 2011-2016. She now has her own big band The Enso Ensemble.

At this concert Josephine takes the reigns to lead us through some of her favourite compositions, jazz standards and classics.

Watch out for her rich warm tone and an almost singing quality to her sax playing.

'Consistently inventive' Jazzwise Magazine
'Strong and authoritative' The JazzMann
'With winning immediacy' MOJO Magazine

Studio
£16

Josephine's website
@JosephineDavies
@nordenfarm

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