Maria Chiara Argiró + Bessi

\*“…a pleasure for the ears, contemporary pop capable of flirting with electronic, jazz & the avant-garde.\*” **\- Rolling Stone**

*“Absolutely crazy good”* - **Gilles Peterson**

*"A quietly compelling presence in new European jazz"* - **The Guardian**

**Maria Chiara Argirò** has been a central figure in the UK jazz, classical and electronic worlds since she moved to London from Rome over a decade ago.

A skilled pianist since childhood, she’s collaborated with everyone from These New Puritans to Jono McCleery to Jamie Leeming alongside output with Moonfish.

Her music has featured in the Netflix series, Elite, and she can count the likes of Four Tet and Gilles Peterson as fans.

Closer, her new album is a testament to Maria’s journey of self-exploration and a manifestation of her profound connection with music.

Rooted in an indescribable feeling that compelled her to create, the album transcends boundaries and traverses the spectrum of electronic music with unparalleled depth and clarity.

*"One of the albums of the year*" **\- Mr. Bongo**

*“With her painterly touch, Maria Chiara Argirò is able to blend different colours and tones, all while allowing her sketches to shine through”* **\- CLASH**

*"A revelation"* **\- Mojo**

*"A significant new voice in creative music"* **\- Downbeat**

**Support:**

Brighton-based **Bessi** will perform a stripped-back set, showcasing their soulful voice and songwriting inspired by the great jazz vocalists, through a contemporary lens.

**For fans of:** Lianne La Havas, Pip Millett, Adrienne Lenker

Presented by A L P H A B E T.

This is an 18+ event