Spotlight of the week:
Sean Khan and The Modern Jazz and Folk Ensemble, with special guests Jacqui McShee and Rosie Frater-Taylor
Thursday, 6 March, 7:30 pm, Rich Mix – The Stage
This week, we’re turning the spotlight on Sean Khan and The Modern Jazz and Folk Ensemble. Led by saxophonist Sean Khan, the ensemble has put together a night of British folk revival combined with the rich flavour of jazz. The are joined by legendary Jacqui McShee, an icon of British folk, and Rosie Frater-Taylor, whose blend of jazz, folk, and pop marks her as a creative powerhouse of the next generation.
The Modern Jazz & Folk Ensemble pays tribute to the 1970s folk revival through a vibrant jazz lens. Led by trailblazing saxophonist Sean Khan, joined by Pentangle’s legendary lead singer Jacqui McShee and highly-praised singer/guitarist Rosie Frater-Taylor, MJAFE offers a unique soundscape blending tradition and innovation following their critically acclaimed album on Acid Jazz Records and a sell-out at Ronnie Scott’s.
The Modern Jazz and Folk Ensemble’s latest album, featuring their interpretations of songs from the late 1960s and early 1970s British folk scene, has created quite a sensation. “That’s a really neglected era of British music,” asserts John Coltrane-influenced musician and Ensemble leader Sean Khan. “The music’s absolutely exquisite. Great playing, great vocals, great tunes – what’s not to like!” (RnR November-December 2024)
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The ensemble is joined by Jacqui McShee and Rosie Frater-Taylor. Jacqui McShee, a pioneering voice of British folk as the lead singer of Pentangle, brings decades of storytelling and vocal mastery to the stage. Alongside Rosie Frater-Taylor, a rising star blending jazz, folk, and pop as a virtuoso guitarist and soulful vocalist, this duo bridges generations of musical innovation. Together with Sean Khan, they promise an evening of timeless tradition and contemporary energy. What are you waiting for? Book your tickets today!
About The Modern Jazz & Folk Ensemble
UNCUT MAGAZINE
“A new group are reconfiguring the sound of British folk-jazz” – Nick Hasted
THE OBSERVER
“A collective of genre-straddling talents gives new life to songs by Nick Drake, John Martyn and Sandy Denny” – Neil Spencer
JAZZWISE
“Jazz and folk have always danced together’ and Khan celebrates that alliance with a special focus on great singer-songwriters of the late 1960’s and 70’s” – Andy Rolson
CAMDEN NEW JOURNAL
“The album is a sprightly delight, celebrating music that has fallen between the cracks somewhat in the recent jazz revival” – Rob Ryan