Brighton Jazz Festival presents Knats + Tjoe & NTBM

NTBM (Not-To-Be-Missed) is an original international jazz collective led by Tjoe Man Cheung, a guitarist and composer from Hong Kong. The group collaborates with emerging musicians in London and aims to compose original jazz music while touring the UK and the world.

Tjoe brings together musicians from Eastern and Western backgrounds to facilitate a fusion of cultures resulting in interesting improvisation and experimental music conversations on stage, embodying the essence of jazz. From Asia to Europe, NTBM presents exciting urban jazz music with strong topline 

In 2019, NTBM recorded their 2nd Album '#mixtape' in Hong Kong during the COVID pandemic, featuring trumpet player Aaron Janik. That same year, they had the opportunity to accompany world-famous drummer Kendrick Scott at the HK Jazz Gala 2019.

In 2020, Tjoe permanently moved to London to pursue a career as a full-time jazz musician. He had the opportunity to perform alongside renowned jazz artists Cassie Kinoshi, Isobella Burnham, tyroneisaacstuart, and is a core founding member of Orii Community & Orchestra. Additionally, he collaborated with emerging artists such as Cherise, Elmiene, Bina, Brown Penny, PYJÆN, and Bel Cobain. Tjoe also performed at notable events like Glastonbury Festival 2023, Xthetracks 2023, We Out Here Festival 2023, and Leeds Jazz Festival 2023, among others.

NTBM recently wrote and recorded their latest EP, titled 'Late Show', which was released in August 2023. Following the release, they hosted a sold-out show with Jazz Re:Freshed at 91 Living Room and an additional two sold-out nights at Ronnie Scott's "Late Late Show", which served as the main inspiration for the EP.

lineup

Tjoe Man Cheung - guitar

James Morgan - drums

Ben Crane - bass

Grifton - trumpet

Marco Marotta - tenor sax

IG

https://www.instagram.com/not.to.be.missed/

8pm - Knats

Knats, a quintet led by two lifelong best mates from Newcastle Upon Tyne, Stan Woodward (Bass) and King David Ike Elechi (Drums), making dance music which derives from their respective roots of Jazz, Drum and Bass, House and Gospel.

Within their short arrival onto the scene they have already been recognised and broadcasted by Soho Radio, BBC Newcastle and WDR3, playlisted twice by Spotify on their ‘All New Jazz’ playlist, also being on the cover of ‘Jazz Fresh Finds’.

Now set to release their debut album under Gearbox Records, Knats have getting out performing within the London scene. Supporting the likes of Vels Trio, Blue Lab Beats, Moses Boyd, Binker Golding, Tom Ford and Strata (at Jazz Cafe). Even performing a sold out headline show for Jazz Refreshed (@ Ninety One Living Room).

Spotify :https://spotify.link/qLlMgKcU6IbInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/knatsncl?igsh=MTRoaTllYTYxaWtobQ==

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