EFG London Jazz Festival: Kicking Down The Door
As part of the EFG London Jazz Festival, Women in Jazz Media presents an all-star lineup featuring five of the leading female jazz musicians on the UK scene.
Together for one night only in the atmospheric Crypt celebrating female empowerment in Jazz.
An Evening in Two Sets
The opening set will feature a mesmerising and boundary-pushing collaboration between two exceptional musicians, saxophonist Hannah Horton and harpist/vocalist Tara Minton.
Blending the rich, soulful tones of Hannah’s saxophones with the ethereal beauty of Tara’s harp and voice, this duo offers a fresh and unexpected perspective on straight ahead jazz. Their repertoire moves effortlessly between reimagined standards, folk-infused melodies, and stunning original compositions.
The 2nd set sees all five playing together, a compelling combination of original material and standards. Expect to be inspired by the technical virtuosity and energy on stage.
As this is part of the EFG London Jazz Festival don’t be surprised if special guests join on the night !
About Women In Jazz Media
Women in Jazz Media is an award-winning not-for-profit organisation created to help support and create an equal, diverse, safe and healthy Jazz Industry – promoting and celebrating women who work in Jazz
Meet The Musicians
Hannah Horton
“Hannah makes the big beast baritone sax sound like an angel” Ian Shaw
“Rising star Hannah Horton is turning heads” BBC Music Magazine **
Migdalia van der Hoven
Migdalia van der Hoven is an international award winning Mexican-British drummer who was named “Woman of the Year” in Mexico in 2022 for her contributions to arts and culture.
Mary Sho
Championed by China Moses, Sho’s sound drops you into the late 70’s and early 80’s with tinges of contemporary soul infused with funk origins.
Laura Impallomeni
Championed by the legendary Maxine Gordon, inspirational Laura Impallomeni brings the trombone to the fore, with an exciting evening of exhilarating music that will leave you wanting more.
Tara MintonTara Minton is well established as both an improvising harpist and vocalist and has worked with The Australian World Orchestra, Björk, Tom Walker, Miranda Mulholland, “Kitty, Daisy and Lewis”, SuRie, Stan Sulzmann, Tony Kofi and Geoff Gascoyne.
Doors open from 7pm allowing you plenty of time to settle in, and enjoy some delicious food and drinks before the show starts at 8pm.