Ben Shankland and Ewan Hastie

Winner of BBC Radio Scotland Young Jazz Musician of the Year, Ben Shankland has brought his music to audiences at top festivals and venues. His music shows clearreverence for the jazz tradition, combined with unmistakable personality in every phrase, his 'easeful harmonising and sureness of touch leave one eager to hear more' (Scottish Jazz Space).

For the last concert of this series Ben is joined by longtime friend and collaborator Ewan Hastie. Ewan is the regular bassist in Ben's trio, but this concert provides the opportunity to hear them in the rarer setting of duo piano and bass. With a focus on interplay and exploration, this is sure to be a night of explosive virtuosity!

The multi-award-winning bassist, composer and BBC Young Jazz Musician of the year 2022, Ewan Hastie is fast making his mark on the UK jazz scene. He has performed at some of the UK’s most acclaimed jazz venues such as Ronnie Scotts, 606 Jazz club, The Vortex Jazz Club and The Usher Hall.