Joshua Jaswon Octet
The Joshua Jaswon Octet is a Berlin-based contemporary jazz ensemble, featuring a broad cross-section of exceptional musicians from Europe's leading jazz scenes. Led by the London-born saxophonist and composer, the ensemble released its debut album Silent Sea in October 2020, which was selected by BBC Music as one of the best jazz recordings of 2020/21 and received 4 and 5 star reviews across the UK and international media. Polar Waters, the octet's second album released on June 2nd 2023, has been a labelled a soaring and heartfelt blend of jazz and poetry by The Guardian.
Polar Waters Line up:
- Anna Serierse NL – Vocals
- Joshua Jaswon UK – Alto and Soprano Saxophone
- Marc Doffey DE – Tenor and Soprano Saxophone
- Jan Kaiser DE – Trumpet and Flugelhorn
- Andrej Ugoljew DE – Trombone
- Johannes Mann DE – Electric Guitar
- Sidney Werner DE – Double Bass
- Aarón Castrillo ES – Drums
Press
‘…It’s a pleasure for a poet to have their words so thoughtfully put to music. I’m delighted with the result…’ Jackie Kay, Poet Laureate of Scotland
‘… Jaswon makes all the right choices about when to turn up the heat and when to stay cool……’ Jazzwise Magazine