**Ethio and Egyptian inspired jazz, wrapped up in classic soundtrack and warm electronic sounds.**
Italian-born with British roots, IKE, now based in Egypt, draws inspiration from the country’s rich cultural tapestry. Signed to Wah Wah 45s, IKE weaves an eclectic tapestry - blending jazz, electronic, Middle Eastern elements and cinematic soundscapes.
His forthcoming LP, **On Higher Dreams**, showcases warm, compositions with global influences. IKE’s music flows on emotional currents, balancing serenity and restlessness through layered arrangements and unexpected shifts. He is carving a distinct mark in the alt-jazz landscape.
*“You have to love that..worth looking into…”* \- **Gilles Peterson**
*“BEAUTIFUL!” -* **DJ Kobayashi (Soho Radio/Batov Records)**
*“This is gorgeous.”* - **Colleen Cosmo Murphy (Worldwide FM, The Loft, UK)**
*“Oof..what a melody and sound!”* - **Osunlade (Yoruba Soul, USA)**
**PLUS**
Dom Servini, co-owner of Wah Wah 45s and a London soul music icon, will be warming up the room. An internationally acclaimed DJ, music journalist, and radio host on Jazz FM and Soho Radio, Dom’s eclectic sets blend afrobeat, jazz, house, and hip-hop.
*"A vital energy for our culture!"* - **Gilles Peterson (BBC 6 Music)**
*"My kinda DJ!"* \- **Maseo (De La Soul)**
*"He's my man! A bad ass DJ who only plays the good sh\*t!"* \- **Huey Morgan (BBC 6 Music)**
Presented by A L P H A B E T.
This is an 18+ event
06:00 PM- 10:00 PM