Shez Raja Album Launch – featuring Gilad Atzmon, Shabaka Hutchings, Monika Lidke

Virtuoso Indo-jazz-funk bass player, Shez Raja leads an impressive line-up of international jazz stars. Together they’ll be launching Raja’s brand new album, Soho Live (33 Records) recorded with the cream of the UK jazz scene, including Soweto Kinch, Gilad Atzmon, Shabaka Hutchings and Jay Phelps.

The Collective's spectacular live show is an eclectic headcharge of raw energy and always leaves audiences uplifted, inspired and asking for more. Having headlined at top UK venues and international jazz festivals from Russia to New Zealand, the band have forged a reputation as one of the most entertaining live acts on the scene today.

Expect exciting music that evokes all of the emotions – a sonic kaleidoscope of euphoric jazz, thundering funk, tuneful ragas and intoxicating grooves.

“Multi-layered and imaginative” – Manchester Evening News

"This is fusion music at its most straightforward and entertaining" - All About Jazz