Get ready to be wowed by acclaimed virtuoso jazz violinist Benet McLean and his all-star hard bop quintet as they launch their new album, Green Park. Expect plenty of soulful violin wizardry, high-energy grooves and melodic interplay between the sax and violin as they perform their unique blend of originals.

Benet will be joined by his esteemed quintet featuring Duncan Eagles tenor saxophone, Liam Dunachie piano/organ, Rio Kai double bass and Zoe Pascal drums.

A riot of talent

MOJO

One of the most exciting contemporary jazz violinists to emerge in recent years, Benet McLean has received widespread praise for his innovative approach. With a style that includes influences ranging from bebop to M-BASE, Benet combines virtuosic technique with sophisticated harmonic lines to create an inimitable sound.

Benet McLean is an exquisite violinist with a tone equal to that of the finest classical virtuosos and a soulful affinity with the highest level of jazz creativity. He’s inventive, charismatic and expressive with the nuances that bring spellbinding energy to his every performance.

(Julian Joseph)

Benet has played with artists including Julian Joseph, Steve Williamson, Jean Toussaint, Cleveland Watkiss, Binker Golding, Soweto Kinch, Jason Yarde, Orphy Robinson, Troy Miller, Omar and Nightmares on Wax and has performed at numerous prestigious venues across London, the UK and further afield.

Also an outstanding pianist, Benet has a string of critically acclaimed albums behind him, with praise from the likes of The Guardian, Jazzwise, MOJO and the BBC.

His improvisations are vibrant percussive flashes of colour, full of trills and slurs, concise & witty.

(Peter Marsh, BBC)