Just East at Oval Tavern

About

Gaining a reputation in the early 90s as one of the first and best groups to explore the connections between jazz and klezmer, Just East quickly developed a unique sound, drawing influences from a range of musical styles.

Now, the band has an off-beam take on contemporary music, incorporating world, folk, prog and classical influences in their impressionistic style. Composition and improvisation are seamlessly linked together in their music, an approach that has led to favourable comparisons with fusion pioneers Weather Report and prog rock innovators Gong.

Joining the core line-up of saxophonist Jeremy Shoham, percussionist Rick Finlay and bassist Phil Scragg, in their third and latest incarnation the band welcome piano virtuoso Tim Lapthorn into the band.