Shez Raja ft. Denys Baptiste & Arun Ghosh

Voted one of the ‘Hottest Bass Players in the World’ by Bass Player magazine, Shez Raja is an electrifying performer whose fusion of Indo-jazz, funk and groove has propelled him to the forefront of the UK jazz scene.

His albums have earned him universal critical acclaim and with his latest highly praised record “Spellbound” Shez brings this exciting new music to the 606.Expect a thrilling fusion of East and West, tradition and innovation, groove and mysticism.

For this unique show Shez has invited two special guests, both true legends of their instruments: Arun Ghosh, one of the UK’s most distinctive and expressive clarinettists, renowned for his genre-defying blend of jazz, Indian classical music and raw improvisational energy and saxophonist Denys Baptiste, a multiple award-winner who includes the "Mercury Music Album of the Year" and "MOBO Award for Best Jazz Act" alongside collaborations with the likes of Marvin “Smitty” Smith, Courtney Pine, Julian Joseph & Manu Dibango on a remarkable cv.

Completing this stellar line-up are long-time collaborators Chris Jerome (Courtney Pine)-keyboards and Sophie Alloway-drums.“Chic, contemporary and groove-laden” The Musician; “Raja…is fearless” All About Jazz; "Baptiste…the icon of British jazz" Time Magazine; "Arun Ghosh...his playing is thrilling and beautiful, uproarious and irresistible" Telegraph