Catch the collective powerhouse of artists and instrumentalists as they celebrate the launch of their new album as part of EFG London Jazz Festival.
A powerful force in the UK jazz scene, Levitation Orchestra is an 10-piece collective of rising stars, blending orchestral instrumentation, cinematic soundscapes, and fierce improvisation into something truly original. Their inspirations range from Alice Coltrane and Sun Ra to Stravinsky and Ravel—all blended in the mixing pot of London’s diverse musical heritage. Known for their deeply emotive and uplifting live shows, their performances seek to invite the listener on a transcendental journey.
Join them for this unique event as they celebrate the release of their 3rd album, entitled Sanctuary, out this October on 5db Records.
Expect beauty, bravery, and brilliance from one of the most exciting ensembles around.
Levitation Orchestra:
Axel Kaner-Lidstrom - Trumpet/Directions In Music
Plumm - Vocals
James Akers - Tenor Saxophone
Lluis Domenech Plana - Flutes
Emma Barnaby - Cello
Maria Osuchowska - Harp
Paris Raine - Guitar
Leif Kaner-Lidstrom - Piano
Hamish Nockles-Moore - Bass
Harry Ling - Drums
ALEX COSMO BLAKE
Alex Cosmo Blake is a composer, guitarist, and producer from South London. Alex has forged a name for himself performing alongside multi-disciplinary artists such as as Greentea Peng, Loyle Carner, Anaiis, Lex Amor, Kokoroko, Hagan, and Project Karnak.
His work as a composer and producer alongside artists such as 6lack, Joy Crookes, Skepta, Jhus, Nao, and Louis Culture is only a brief insight into his unique voice. Alex’s first musical offering serves as a window that gives listeners a glimpse and insight into his layered journey so far, a journey of musical transcendence and self-discovery, that transports the listener to place of escapism.
The body of work contains illustrious, rich, climatic, and imaginative instrumental pieces that blend elements of the contemporary classical music heard in Studio Ghibli soundtracks, the melodic sensibilities found in Koto music, the grainy dark lens of Burial, the “sweetness” of Usher, the explorative nature of contemporary Jazz, and delicacy of Japanese architecture.
MAKEDA KRISH
Makeda Krish offers an expansive listening experience rooted in creating a journey that moves from the calming and introspective to high energy joy-centering sounds. With jazz, folk, hip hop, electronic, alternative, music of the Sahel and more.
DJ sets include at London’s Jazz Cafe, Leeds’ Wharf Chambers, Jazz Re:Fest, and The Hoxton. Makeda hosts regular shows on the BoAt Pod (sonics), Netil Radio (Tracing Faces), with guest appearances on Foundation FM, Soho Radio, and Jazz FM.