Levitation Orchestra in concert

Tina Edwards, sitting in all week for Soweto Kinch, presents 'Round Midnight - a weeknight celebration of jazz from across the spectrum, with a particular focus on new UK music.

Tonight, Tina shares concert highlights from cinematic ensemble Levitation Orchestra, from their recent performance at Islington Assembly Hall, as part of this year’s London Jazz Festival.

Founded in 2018 by musical director and trumpeter Axel Kaner-Lidström, Levitation Orchestra have paved their way as a powerhouse band formed around an ethos of collaboration and group creative exploration, blending everything from Alice Coltrane and Sun Ra to Stravinsky and Ravel, to London's sound-system culture.

Alongside Axel, the ensemble are; cellist Emma Barnaby, pianist Leif Kaner-Lidström, drummer Harry Ling a.k.a. Mackwood, guitarist Paris Raine, harpist Marysia Osu, bassist Hamish Nockles Moore, saxophonist James Akers, vocalist Plumm, and flautist Lluís Domènech Plana.

For this performance, the ensemble showcased music from their new album 'Sanctuary'.

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