"Sell out warning! UK fusion bassist extraordinaire Shez Raja slaps the Brew silly with a 5-string masterclass, bringing Mahavishnu Orchestra Indo-jazz roaring into the 2020s with the spirit of raw funk and qawwali. His lauded Spellbound LP comes to life with Guthrie Govan’s lightening shredding in an unmissable jazz rock happening FFO: Jaco Pastorius, Marcus Miller, Steve Vai, Shakti."
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A gig held at Strange Brew on Saturday 11th July. The event starts at 19:00.
Note: Finishing at 9:45 before the football! Shez and Guthrie will play two sets with an interval so get down early.
7:00pm: Doors
7:45pm: Set 1
8:35pm: Interval
8:55pm: Set 2
9:45pm: Music finishes
10:30pm: Venue Curfew
Ear Trumpet Music Presents: Shez Raja ft. Guthrie Govan
Voted one of the “Hottest Bass Players in the World” by Bass Player magazine, Shez Raja is a boundary-pushing bassist and electrifying performer who has drawn comparisons to Jaco Pastorius. Playing a fusion of Indo-jazz, funk and groove, he has collaborated with icons including Mike Stern, Randy Brecker, Wayne Krantz and Trilok Gurtu.
Joining Shez is visionary guitarist Guthrie Govan, famed for his virtuosic technique and work with Hans Zimmer. Guthrie has been voted “Guitarist of the Year” by Guitarist magazine, graced the covers of Guitar Player and Guitar World and has earned his place as guitar royalty on the world stage.
Completing this stellar line-up are long-time collaborators Chris Jerome (Courtney Pine) on keyboards and Sophie Alloway – dubbed the ‘Goddess of Groove’ by Jazz FM – on drums.
Following spectacular sell-out performances at venues including Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club, Royal Festival Hall and The Jazz Café, as well as major international festivals from Europe to New Zealand, Shez and his band have built a devoted following and a reputation as one of the most exhilarating live acts today.
Now touring acclaimed new album Spellbound - featuring drum titan Dennis Chambers – Shez and Guthrie bring this exciting music to the stage.
Expect a spellbinding journey through euphoric jazz, thundering funk, cosmic improvisation and intoxicating grooves.
Band members:
Shez Raja – bass
Guthrie Govan – guitar
Chris Jerome – keyboards
Sophie Alloway – drums
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Entry requirements: 16+, any under 18s accompanied by 21+ adult 1:1 ratio
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