ROB LUFT QUARTET WITH THE AMIKA STRING QUARTET

Schedule

Sat Nov 23 2024 at 07:00 pm to 10:00 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

Cambridge Junction | Cambridge, EN

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For this very special Cambridge Jazz Festival event, Rob Luft’s Quartet is joined by the Amika String Quartet.
With his unmatched talent, artistic growth, and the release of his highly anticipated album “Dahab Days,” Rob Luft continues to make waves in the jazz world, solidifying his position as one of the most exciting and accomplished jazz guitarists in Europe today.
Rob Luft is undeniably one of the most exciting jazz guitarists in Europe of his generation. Hailing from London, this award-winning virtuoso has garnered comparisons to legends such as John McLaughlin, Al Di Meola, Paco De Lucia, and Kurt Rosenwinkel.
Rob Luft is a true rising star, possessing a rare combination of talent as a guitarist, band-leader, composer, and captivating communicator.
The highly anticipated third album, “Dahab Days,” showcases Rob Luft’s continuous artistic growth and musical exploration. Luft’s selection as a BBC New Generation Artist and his recent collaborations with John Surman, Arild Andersen & Elina Duni have further solidified his reputation and expanded his reach throughout Europe.
“Dahab Days” reveals Luft’s willingness to push boundaries and expand his sonic palette. The inclusion of the Amika String Quartet adds richness to his already captivating sound, while his talented band members play an integral role in creating a mesmerizing musical experience. Drawing inspiration from his time in Egypt’s Dahab region during the pandemic, Luft infuses the album with a unique ambiance that permeates his compositions.
The exceptional lineup on “Dahab Days” features Rob Luft on electric and acoustic guitars, accompanied by Joe Wright on tenor saxophone, Tom McCredie on bass guitar, and Corrie Dick on drum kit and percussion.
Rob Luft’s journey as a jazz guitarist has been nothing short of remarkable. Praised by The Times for his performances with the National Youth Jazz Orchestra, he quickly gained recognition as a musician destined for greatness. His accolades include the prestigious 2016 Kenny Wheeler Prize from The Royal Academy of Music and 2nd Prize in The 2016 Montreux Jazz Guitar Competition. Critics and audiences alike were captivated by his debut album, and he received nominations for several awards, including “Breakthrough Act” in the 2018 Jazz FM Awards and “Instrumentalist of the Year” in both the 2018 Parliamentary Jazz Awards and the 2019 Jazz FM Awards.
Nominated “British Jazz Musician of the year”– Parliamentary Jazz Awards 2018
“Breakthrough Act of the year”
– Jazz FM Awards 2018
“thoughtfully virtuosic head-turner”
The Guardian ★★★★
“an original guitarist to be prized”
The Irish Times ★★★★
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Cambridge Junction, Cambridge Leisure park, Clifton Way,Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom

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