Elvira Rey

Experience a refined jazz journey connecting three rich musical cultures in one seamless narrative. The programme reimagines beloved Polish songs in fresh, contemporary jazz arrangements, alongside passionate samba and bossa nova sung in Portuguese, and timeless gems from the Great American Songbook. Led by Elvira Rey - a captivating vocalist from Poland and supported by a dynamic ensemble, this show offers elegance, emotional depth and international flair.

Polish- born jazz artist Elvira Rey draws on inspiration from The Great American Songbook, Brazilian rhythms and her Slavic roots. She has crafted an international sound that is both expressive and deeply personal. She is an artist of refined musicality and continual evolution who brings both sensitivity and strength to every performance. Elvira invites audiences into a world shaped by tone, culture, and feeling, creating intimate and emotionally resonant experiences.

Elvira Rey sold out her debut show at Jazz Café POSK and has performed at prestigious venues including the London Palladium. She has also been invited to perform for members of the Royal Family in London and has toured internationally across Italy.

Asaph Tal

Asaph Tal is a double bassist in the jazz tradition. After his studies at Birmingham Conservatoire, he moved to London and now plays with the city’s leading musicians, such as Sam Braysher, Emma Smith, Honey Boulton, and is a member of the Alex Bryson Trio.

Sam Davies

Sam Davies is a pianist from East London. Originally self-taught, he has a wide range of influences from Ahmad Jamal to Alfa Mist. He performs regularly with a wide range of the UK’s top jazz musicians (from Steve Brown to Miranda Radford), as well as collaborating with artists from Europe and the United States.

Callum Smith

Callum Smith is a London-based drummer and teacher with over 10 years’ experience, holding a Popular Music degree and a master’s in jazz from the Guildhall School of Music & Drama. He has performed at Ronnie Scott’s, the FIFA World Cup Fan Zone, Jazz in Jeddah to name a few. He has recorded at studios including Abbey Road.

James Borland

One of the most in-demand young musicians of the vibrant Birmingham Jazz Scene has recently moved to London. James’s distinctive, warm tone and characterful improvising speak both to his love of the jazz tradition, but also the forward-thinking melodicism of contemporary NY figureheads such as Ambrose Akinmusire and Immanuel Wilkins.

“… Borland again proving himself to be a wonderfully fluent soloist.”- Ian Mann