Jazz in The Gardens: Artie Zaitz Quartet

Guitar prodigy Artie Zaitz leads a group of London’s most grooving, swinging musicians in a new quartet featuring winner of BBC Young Musician of the year, Deschanel Gordon on acoustic and electric piano, with notable youngbloods Lorenzo Morabito on double bass, and Jack Thomas on drums. They will be presenting original music by himself as well as members of The Banger Factory label.

I first heard him tearing up jam sessions at Ronnie Scott’s and playing with Mark Kavuma and Kansas Smitty’s, playing the tradition so effortlessly and joyfully, one of those musical glues that connects so many artists Soweto Kinch, BBC Radio 3 – ‘Round Midnight

“The Regulator is a fine example of the impeccable guitar playing of Artie Zaitz, perfectly melding together jazz and blues influences.” Gareth Allen, At The Barrier

With their tangible compatibility and a fine choice of material, this band sparks with imagination, rhythmic flair and exuberance. They achieve a period feel while maintaining fun and freshness. A bluesy triumph.” **** Neil Duggan, All About Jazz

Biography

Artie Zaitz is one of the leading guitarists on the UK jazz scene as well as an outstanding keyboard player.  Coming from a family of musicians, Zaitz was exposed to jazz from an early age and developed a particular interest in recordings from the Blue Note label which has had a profound impact on his music. Artie has been working and recording on the London and international scene for over a decade with artists such as Moses Boyd, The Banger Factory, Camilla George, Maisha, Theon Cross, Jordan Rakei and Tom Waters Electric People to name a few. Artie’s critically acclaimed debut album The Regulator, released in September 2024 on Banger Factory Records is an exciting, fresh take on the classic Hammond organ combo line-up, bringing together Zaitz’s deep blues sensibility and love of jazz, soul and Latin music

Artie Zaitz Quartet

Artie Zaitz – guitar

Deschanel Gordon – piano, electric piano

Lorenzo Morabito – bass

Jack Thomas – drums

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