Special show to celebrate Glasgow-based jazz musicians
It has been added to the lineup as part of the Glasgow 850 celebrations, with the festival fund providing financial backing.
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Nathan Somevi, a Ghanaian-born British musician, honed his musical talents in the vibrant atmosphere of church performances during his upbringing. Inspired by his roots, he embarked on a musical journey enriched by diverse influences and has found a musical home in Glasgow.
He will perform as a trio with Niall Ford (keyboards) and Kenny Lyons (drums) as he melds global influences to produce dynamic sounds.
Azamiah are a Glasgow-based nu-jazz band, with members from France, London and Stonehaven, who have been nestled within the burgeoning music scene of Glasgow and Scotland since 2020. Through their music, Azamiah brings a healing experience, taking audiences on a journey across moody and light landscapes.
The concert will also feature AKU! comprising Harry Weir, Graham Costello and Liam Shortall who swapped Birmingham, East Renfrewshire and Dumfries and Galloway for Glasgow to pursue their passion. A sax-bone-drums trio, AKU! combine hardcore, afrobeat, breakbeats and jazz music, inspired by the likes of Fela Kuti and Deftones.
Mr McCreadie said: 'This is such an exciting programme for me and I can't wait to watch it! Glasgow is an amazing place to be a jazz musician right now – it's been so exciting to see the scene develop over the past 10 years and these three bands are a great marker of that continual improvement."
Jill Rodger, Director of Glasgow Jazz Festival, said: 'The New Jazzwegians will be a fitting celebration of our home and the perfect way to close our 39th edition as we pay homage to the thriving hub of collaboration and creativity Glasgow has become for jazz musicians from around the world.
"As Glasgow's longest running festival, we're incredibly excited to be part of the Glasgow 850 celebrations and mark this milestone moment for our vibrant home city, bringing the joyful spirit of jazz to children and reaching new audiences in Govan.
"We look forward to bringing it all to life for audiences this June.'
Tickets for Glasgow Jazz Festival 2025 are on sale now. Visit www.jazzfest.co.uk.
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