Shez Raja

“Vivid and highly engaging” – BBC Music Magazine .......... Voted one of the ‘hottest bass players in the world’ by readers of Bass Player magazine, Shez Raja is renowned for his high energy live shows, unique Eastern Jazz-Funk sound and global star collaborations with Mike Stern, Randy Brecker, Trilok Gurtu and Wayne Krantz. His band's live show is an eclectic musical adventure, always leaving audiences uplifted, inspired and asking for more. Following spectacular performances at leading UK venues including Ronnie Scott’s and the Jazz Cafe as well as major international festivals, Shez and his band have amassed a devoted following and forged a reputation as one of the most entertaining live acts on the scene today. Expect exciting and passionate music that blends East with West – a sonic kaleidoscope of euphoric jazz, thundering funk, ancient ragas and intoxicating grooves. 'A tailor-made festival band with a unique identity' - The Guardian ........ 'Multi-layered and imaginative' - Manchester Evening News ........ 'I thought my head was going to explode. It sounds like it's come from the future!' - Bradford Telegraph .......... Line up: Shez Raja – electric bass, Vasilis Xenopoulos – saxophone, Adam Teixeira – drums, Kieron Garrett – keyboards