Nnamdi Nachi Cole, Wilf Diamond, Ruben Ross at World Heart Beat
Sat 17 Jan, 7:30PM – 10:30PM
A storming triple-bill, featuring some of the freshest London jazz talent.
Nnamdi Nnachi-Cole is a young pianist with a beautiful flowing integrity of sound. His ballad playing is insightful and mature coupled with an effortless urgency when the music is powerful and fast pace. Trained at the esteemed Julian Joseph Jazz Academy. Nnamdi is already turning heads and attracting positive waves as one of the newest emerging stars on the London jazz scene.
Green-Jakcsi is a talented 17-year-old alto saxophonist from London, currently studying at the Guildhall School of Music. Born and raised in Hackney, he started learning piano before discovering his love for the saxophone at 8 years old.
Inspired by the likes of Kenny Garrett, Immanuel Wilkins, and Herbie Hancock, Kassa's growing reputation as an innovative composer with a powerful approach to improvisation has already got many in the London jazz scene anticipating an exciting musical journey ahead.
Ellis Gates is a young and upcoming jazz drummer. A two time finalist of the Zildjian young drummer of the year competition, he has an amazing sound on the drums. He's heavily influenced by Roy Haynes, Art Blakey and Tony Williams.
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Event Address
World Heart Beat Embassy Gardens, 3 Ponton Road, Nine Elms, London SW11