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Torque of the Town | MARK KAVUMA with the Cambridge University Jazz Orchestra

  • West Road Concert Hall Cambridge (map)

The University’s premier Jazz outfit, Cambridge University Jazz Orchestra bring their jazz, swing, and funk stylings to West Road Concert Hall, featuring illustrious guest artist MARK KAVUMA. Enjoy an evening of energetic jazz standards including Tiptoe, Why Not? and Synchronicity performed by Cambridge’s top jazz musicians.

Mark Kavuma has established himself as a key player in the British Jazz explosion. As leader, he has released three albums, ‘Kavuma’ (2018), voted among the best albums of the year by Downbeat magazine and The Banger Factory (2019), both released with UK record label Ubuntu Music. Mark’s third release is the first offering on his own label ‘Banger Factory Records’ - Arashi No Ato (2021). Mark infuses this indelible musical movement with the energy, attitude and swagger of a new generation of creators. He has a unique and distinctive trumpet sound. His lyricism, soulful tone and grace of technique spread infectious joy and mutual excitement among audiences and fellow musicians alike.

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