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Michael Janisch, an American-born freelance bassist now resident in London, has in recent years become a new global voice on the electric and acoustic basses. A relentless musician, he has been described as a "muscular, fluent player with an irresistible pulse and has virtuosic soloing technique" (JazzWise), and has become a first call musician in the UK, Europe and in his native United States. He has shared the stage with the likes of US heavyweights Joe Lovano, Clark Terry, Mark Turner, Shirley Horn, and Roy Hargrove, and UK greats Gary Husband, Jason Rebello, Soweto Kinch, Tim Garland, Tommy Smith, and Jean Toussaint.

Tonight he presents his TransAtlantic Collective (who recently enjoyed three sold out nights at the famous Ronnie Scotts Jazz Club), which he has been leading for 4 years along with award-winning NYC altoist Patrick Cornelius. They will be joined by one of New York's hottest new drumming sensations, Paul Wiltgen (LUX), UK pianist John Escreet (making a big name for himself currently residing in New York) and virtuosic UK trumpet ace Neil Yates. What will be the middle of their 20 + date UK tour, which includes a headlining performance at the London Jazz Festival at the Royal Festival Hall, the TransAtlantic Collective will be presenting music that is a high energy eclectic mix of contemporary jazz mixed with reworkings of classis jazz standards. They will also be supporting the release of their debut album "Traveling Song," which will be available on the night. This will be a special Anglo-American Collaboration of the highest order not to be missed.

Doors at 7.30pm for a 8pm start