Sultan Stevenson Trio

31 January at Crookes Social Club
8.00-10.45 pm, doors open 7.20 pm

Sultan Stevenson: piano
Jacob Gryn: bass
Joel Waters: drums

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Sultan Stevenson is one of the most exciting young jazz musicians whose captivating performances and original compositions have led to his rapid rise on the London scene. He is considered one of the brightest stars of his generation, winning Best Newcomer in the 2023 Parliamentary Jazz Awards. A product of the Julian Joseph Jazz Academy and Tomorrow’s Warriors, Sultan has shaped his musical identity through his cultural experiences, drawing heavily upon Jazz and African music. He cites McCoy Tyner, Kenny Kirkland, Geri Allen and Herbie Hancock as some of his biggest inspirations and this is reflected in his dynamic playing style.
“Stevenson has emerged as a musical force to be reckoned with, with his incredible debut release Faithful One” – Jazz Views

Sultan Stevenson graduated from The Guildhall School of Music in 2023. His debut album ‘Faithful One’ with his trio was released in 2024 and his second, ‘El Roi’ is scheduled for release in 2025. A future superstar of the jazz world Sultan has performed at the, Cheltenham Jazz Festival, the EFG London Jazz Festival, the celebrated SXSW showcases and the jazzahead! festival in Germany, underlining his growing reputation as a musician. https://www.sultanstevenson.co.uk/

“It is rare for a debut album by a young musician to merit four stars, but Faithful One… deserves every shining one of them” – Chris May, AllAbout Jazz

“…a vivid, dramatic piece of work, melodic and free from dissonance, replete with both light and shade, and infused with the strength and confidence of a far more seasoned musician” -. Jazzwise on ‘Faithful One’

“this was music that exhibited a fierce intelligence and a shrewd command of dynamics and which was brilliantly played by three superb young musicians” – theJazzMann, Cheltenham festival gig review

Joel Waters is a drummer, guitarist and educator originally from Bedfordshire, now living in South East London. He studied Jazz at Trinity Laban Conservatoire under the likes of Dave Wickens, James Maddren, Gene Calderazzo and Asaf Sirkis. Since moving to London, Joel has played at venues including Ronnie Scott’s, Pizza Express and the 606 club. His own band, the Joel Waters Trio, features Deschanel Gordon on piano.

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Ticket Prices

Full – £17
Over 60, disabled, unemployed – £15
Student with NUS card – £10
15 – 17 year olds – £5
Under 15s – Free

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