Jazz Night: Josephine Davies

Winner of the 2019 Parliamentary Jazz Award for Jazz Instrumentalist of the Year, saxophonist, composer and bandleader Josephine Davies is one of the most distinctive voices in contemporary UK jazz.

Known for her melodic playing, versatility and expressive style, Josephine creates music that brings together jazz, classical and folk influences, infused with the atmospheric Nordic character of her Shetland roots. She has released four albums with her acclaimed trio, Satori, on Whirlwind Recordings and continues to build an impressive reputation as both a performer and a composer.

A former resident composer and tenor saxophonist with the London Jazz Orchestra, Josephine went on to establish her own 17-piece orchestra, The Enso Ensemble, which released its debut big-band album on Ubuntu Records. She has also composed for the National Youth Jazz Orchestra and is an integral member of the acclaimed Harper Trio.

Recent performances have included the London Jazz Festival and the Elgar Room at the Royal Albert Hall.

Join Josephine Davies for a Jazz Night showcasing the creativity, warmth and adventurous musicianship of one of the UK's leading contemporary jazz artists.

Performers

Josephine Davies, Saxophone
Simon Robinson, Piano
Marianne Windham, Double Bass
Alex Eberhard, Drums