# The second instalment of this mini-fest on 19 October promises more fireworks: Video

- Link: https://jazzblues.eu/2017/09/16/second-instalment-mini-fest-19-october-promises-fireworks-video/
- Published: 2017-09-16T19:39:47+01:00
- Author: https://JazzBlues.EU

**Some of the most exciting names from London and Chicago’s resurgent jazz scenes
are set to come together for two nights under the banner CHICAGOXLONDON on 18-19
October at the Total Refreshment Centrein North London. **

The Windy City’s native scene has been given a boost by the aptly named International
Anthem label, whose activities in the last couple of years have raised the profiles
of newcomers such as sonically adventurous drummer Makaya McCraven and artfully-
edgy trumpeter Jaimie Branch, while also shining new light on the prolific solo 
career of Tortoise guitarist Jeff Parker. Its distinct approach accentuating the
rawness and experimentation that’s been a hallmark of jazz from Chicago for the 
last century. This boldness is also mirrored in the current crop of UK-based artists
who’ve been winning over a new generation of listeners with a refreshing mix of 
spiritual jazz, experimental electronica and hard-hitting grooves.

Things kick off on 18 October with McCraven lining up with UK tuba player Theon 
Cross Trio in a double-drum partnership with Moses Boyd and saxophonist Nubya Garcia,
while trumpeter Jaimie Branch opens things up with a rare London showing from her
_Fly Or Die Ensemble_ with Tomeka Reid (cello), Jason Ajemian(bass), and Frank Rosaly(
drums). The second instalment of this mini-fest on 19 October promises more fireworks
as McCraven joins forces with rising star pianist Ashley Henry to co-headline with
their RE:Ensemble, previewing material from the band’s upcoming release, with a 
stellar line up of saxophonist Binker Golding and bassist Dan Casimir and more. 
Support comes from Chicagoan cellist Tomeka Reid, with Italian bassist Silvia Bolognesi
and New York-based violinist Mazz Swift – all playing music from their improv-fuelled
folk-meets-classical album _Not Living In Fear_, which was released in June on International
Anthem, who are also presenting this event along with EZH Mag.

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