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Josephine Davies…Winner of the 2019 Parliamentary Award ‘Jazz Instrumentalist of the year’, Josephine Davies is a musical artist at the forefront of the UK contemporary music scene, pushing the boundaries of jazz with her current main artistic project Satori – a sax/bass/drums trio with an emphasis on extended and collaborative improvisation. It is a project that combines her seeking of freedom of expression with her interest in Japanese philosophy and lifestyle.
Now becoming equally known as a composer, her unique voice is a blend of classical, jazz and folk music, creating an intensely dynamic sound infused with the Nordic quality of her Shetland roots. Deeply influenced by the American composer Maria Schneider, Josephine was resident composer and tenor player for the London Jazz Orchestra from 2011-2016, and now has her own big band ‘The Enso Ensemble’.
As a saxophonist she is known for her melodic focus, versatility and unique style which has been described as “consistently inventive” (Jazzwise Magazine), “strong and authoritative” (The JazzMann) and “with winning immediacy” (MOJO Magazine).
Rob Updegraff…
TOP UK CREATIVE AND EXPERIENCED SESSION GUITARIST. I have recorded/toured with Gregory Porter, Jamie Cullum, Laura Mvula, Zigaboo Modaliste (The Meters), Odyssey, Beth Rowley and Joshua Hedley amongst others .As an Electric and Acoustic guitarist I have a wide knowledge of styles and have contributed to many award-winning albums.
In demand live and in the studio I have been touring and recording internationally for the last 15 years. From locking into grooves to creating ambient textures I have worked with over 100 Pop/Rock artists, Singer-Songwriters, Indie, Country, Jazz, African and Soul artists to find the right guitar parts for their tracks. I have recorded in prestigious studios including Abbey Road, Real World, BBC Maida Vale and Air Studios as well as running sessions from my home studio in London completing tracks for clients in New York, Asia and Europe.
I have also played on multiple film soundtracks, TV music and theatre productions.
Roger Carey..
A world class bass player, Roger has toured and recorded with legendary folk rock pioneers Steeleye Span for the past two years and is also well known as the bassist with his wife, the multi award-winning singer pianist Liane Carroll.
He and the trio look forward to bringing a special “Bob Dylan Night” to Green Note!
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