Double bill: Karim Saber Quintet + Sacha Harlans's 'Contexture'

Born and raised in London, British/Iranian guitarist Karim Saber is steadily building a profile as both a performer and composer to watch. Known for his instrumental prowess and creativity, he established his Quintet, which features four of London’s most virtuosic and in-demand young musicians in 2021. His debut album ‘Transmission,’ was released on UK based label Ubuntu music in January 2024 and a second album is scheduled to be released in late 2025.

Amidst the many London guitarists, Karim Saber is one who’s playing I am most excited about. He’s got ferocious chops, a great repertoire and I really enjoy his writing Ant Law

Karim is one of the most recognisable and distinctive guitarists to emerge on the UK jazz scene in recent years. His compositions, tone and ideas are unique to him, and I absolutely love this new album he has put together. I think he will be a much sought after play once audiences get a chance to hear this beautiful set of original tunes Chris Montague

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Louis Sheridan Wildi Quintet

Emerging from Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music, saxophonist Louis Sheridan has had the privilege of studying with esteemed mentors such as Mike Williams, Julian Siegel, and Hans Koller.

Drawing inspiration from a blend of players such as Dick Oatts, Keith Jarrett and John Coltrane, his sound and improvising reflect a deep engagement within both the traditional and conceptual field. Louis and his band will be performing original compositions and standards, shaped in a modern aesthetic, blending spiritual soundscapes with nods to the bebop tradition as well as latin/world influences.

This is a remarkable young person/musician of real calibre, substance, sincerity, artistic fervency and integrity Mike Williams