Ricado Burt (Crack Magazine: I was there) – “They reminded me of how fresh and exciting underground artists could be”.

6 piece instrumental outfit Tanhai Collective drawn from Classic Soul Jazz and the jazzier end of post rock. Their groove heavy and melodic music uses 70’s production and recording techniques for groovy, explosive and occasionally dubbed out tracks. For fans of Donald Byrd or Badbadnotgood.

Their newest album ‘Circa 2019’ set for August 2025 release goes back to their roots for melody forward, groove laden 70s Jazz Funk. Recorded and cut in one day the tracks dive first into a live sound, reminiscent of classic recordings of the analogue era.

After laying down the groundwork for a modern jazz sound with the release of their first 2 EPs, the band headlined London’s Jazz Cafe, held a year long residency at ‘Parliamentary Jazz Venue of the Year’ runner up 91 Living Room, and supported Herbie Hancock’s headhunters at Ronnie Scotts for back to back nights.

Joining forces with Tanhai are 5-piece South-London band Kotoa, made up of drummer Laurie Campling, bass player Frank Black, keyboard player Sam Hillier, guitarist and vocalist Memphis Koloi & saxophonist and vocalist Maia Avery.

This event is promoted by Brick Lane Jazz Festival as part of our year-round event series, Brick Lane Sound, championing the artists, labels and parties we’re most excited about, both nationally and internationally.
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