Sun 28 March
Enver Izmailov Quartet - £15
Guitarist Enver Izmailov is one of the most prominent figures in the Eastern European jazz combining a wide variety of cultural influences and genres - classical, jazz, world music as well as Mediterranean and Oriental folklore spiced with astonishing virtuosity. Acknowledged as one of the co-inventors of the jazz guitar tapping technique he performed countless festivals and solo concerts in Ukraine, Russia, Finland, Germany, Norway, France, Italy, Austria, Switzerland and other countries all over the world. His extensive touring has resulted into numerous awards and successful collaborations, most recent of which took place in Kiev, Ukraine where he performed with a 10-time Grammy winning singer and composer Bobby McFerrin.
Enver’s performance at the PizzaExpress Jazz Club is a rare opportunity to experience his thrilling musicianship in an intimate and cosy atmosphere.
The Leading Sponsor of the event is Ukraine International Airlines - the award winning Eastern European air carrier, which operates daily nonstop flights from London to Kiev and beyond (www.flyuia.com)
