Shabaka Hutchings

A saxophonist and bandleader who is the central figure in the vibrant contemporary London jazz scene. Hutchings leads several influential groups, including Sons of Kemet, Shabaka and the Ancestors, and The Comet Is Coming. His music is a powerful and politically charged synthesis of spiritual jazz, Afro-Caribbean rhythms, and the energy of electronic music and rock. His unique ensemble, Sons of Kemet, which features a tuba and two drummers, has created a revolutionary new sound in jazz.