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Shez Raja at Oliver's Jazz Bar

Courtesy of Shez Raja | Posted on February 6, 2022

Where

Oliver's Jazz Bar
9 Nevada Street
London
Map
+44 20 8858 3693

Shez Raja at Oliver's Jazz Bar

When

Fri, March 4, 2022
20:00

At Door

£10

Musicians

About

“Chic, contemporary and groove-laden” - The Musician
From the Northwest of England, Shez Raja is a seriously talented electric bassist whose work in a fascinating mix of Indo-jazz, funk and groove styles has propelled him to the forefront of the UK jazz scene, drawing comparisons to electric bass legend Jaco Pastorius. The last four years have been a turning point for Raja - from the release of the critically- acclaimed albums Journey to Shambhala (ft guitar genius Wayne Krantz and Indian percussion guru Trilok Gurtu) and Gurutopia (ft global jazz legends Mike Stern and Randy Brecker), an ‘Inside The Mind’ feature on BBC Radio 3's Jazz Line-Up, to performing at the Royal Festival Hall for EFG London Jazz Festival and to a 800 capacity crowd at Islington Assembly Hall in London. ...

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