STRATOS - EFG JAZZ FESTIVAL

For this special edition of our weekly jazz sessions we’re thrilled to welcome Jonny Mansfield — award-winning vibraphonist, composer and leading figure in contemporary UK jazz — for a special night with our house band Stratos.

A Royal Academy of Music graduate and winner of the Kenny Wheeler Jazz Prize, Jonny’s boundary-pushing approach to the vibraphone has taken him to iconic stages including the Royal Albert Hall, Ronnie Scott’s, and international festivals from SXSW to Verbier. Known for his lyrical style and fearless improvisation, he’s collaborated with some of the most exciting names in modern jazz including Chris Potter, Kit Downes, Nikki Iles and Yazz Ahmed.

This one-off performance will see Jonny join Stratos for both sets, replacing the usual jam session for an evening of deep, expressive, and spontaneous music-making.

Since 2016, Stratos, our resident jazz band led by the talented and Mercury Prize-nominated Rio Kai, has held down this popular night, bringing together fans and musicians for an electrifying exploration of jazz.

Every week, Stratos dives into both the classic roots and boundary-pushing edges of jazz, creating a unique space where improvisation and connection take centre stage. With Rio Kai on bass, Dom Pusey on saxophone, Mike De Souza on guitar, and Zoe Pascal on drums, each set offers something new—a true celebration of live, evolving music.

Presented by Grow, Hackney.

This is an 18+ event