Doors: 18:00
Event start: 19:00
Seated event
Jasmine Myra is a saxophonist, composer, and bandleader based in Leeds. Over the last three years she has become one of the hottest names on the British jazz scene. She has released two acclaimed albums on Gondwana Records. Last year’s Rising received near-perfect scores from The Guardian and Jazzwise, and was highlighted as one of 2024’s finest jazz releases both domestically and internationally.
Myra’s music is bright and airy, meditative and spiritual. Deep, yet melodic and appealing. She leads a flexible ensemble, where the interplay between harp and saxophone is especially prominent. It might remind you of the likes of Nala Sinephro, who is also enjoying great success these days. Myra cites inspirations such as Kenny Wheeler, Shabaka Hutchings, Bonobo, and Makaya McCraven for Rising abum.
This closing-day concert by Myra and her ensemble is set to be one of the Oslo Jazz Festival highlights!
©Sian O'Connor
