EFG London Jazz Festival: LAVERY
Lavery Jazz
Entry Requirements: Under 16s are not permitted in the venue. Under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times.
Lavery is a collective of musicians playing jazz fusion and neo soul from Dublin, they are an 8 piece band made of some of the most sought after session players in the city.
Established in 2023, the band combines over 50 years’ worth of playing experience among its members from varied musical backgrounds. The band consists of members from different countries and music performance colleges (BIMM, DCU's Jazz Program (Newpark)), with these cultural and technical backgrounds their sound is one of a kind.
Throughout their short tenure, they have had a meteoric rise and played in prestigious Irish venues such as Lost Lane, Dashi, The Racket Space and a Culture Night event in The Sugar Club and are hungry to establish themselves on the European scene.
Lavery is a band that grows and shines by the energies created by both the performers and the audience. It's a living breathing organism, fronted by the fantastic Anelise Furkin, whose powerful and unique voice guides their punchy but mature style.
Their Influences come from jazz, neo-soul, samba and hip hop but don't expect anything to sound like it "should".
"We are a collective who collects. Musicians, sounds, ideas, all are welcome. No two shows will ever be alike; no song will ever be performed the same way. The vibe is set to simmer, with a chance of outbursts of joy."
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Lavery Jazz
"Lavery expertly plays jazzy, psychedelic soul that you hear as if through a fine Irish mist." John Shand, The Sydney Morning Herald, Australia
Lavery emerges from the vibrant music scene of Dublin as an electrifying 8-piece collective poised to captivate audiences worldwide with their debut EP, "JADE GARDEN." Formed in 2023, this powerhouse ensemble brings together seasoned musicians from various corners of the globe, each contributing a unique flavour to their mesmerizing cocktail of Jazz Fusion and Neo-Soul. With roots in acclaimed music performance colleges such as BIMM and DCU's Jazz Program (Newpark), Lavery's sonic tapestry reflects a rich blend of cultural diversity and technical excellence.
Their rise has been nothing short of meteoric, gracing prestigious Irish venues like The National Gallery of Ireland and Lost Lane, and a Culture Night event in The Sugar Club. Now, hungry to make their mark on the European scene, Lavery gears up for their first international performances at multiple UK venues and festivals in June of this year. They opened for Grammy award-winning artist Sly5thAve in Belfast in April of 2024.
Fronted by the captivating Anelise Furkin, Lavery's live performances are more than just music; they're immersive experiences that transcend traditional boundaries. Lavery's sound defies categorisation, promising a musical landscape that's as unpredictable as it is enthralling. Their single, "The Mist," has already enjoyed significant success on the US JazzWeek charts, while critics worldwide acclaim Lavery's ability to expertly blend psychedelia, soul and jazz. With the release of "JADE GARDEN" on 25/05/2024, Lavery stands ready to leave an indelible mark on the burgeoning Irish jazz scene.
"The incredibly lush tune 'What I Want ... starts off with groovy, mesmeric instrumentation that seamlessly smooths into a jazzy guitar solo that causes a stir before closing" Caroline Kelly, Hot Press Magazine, Ireland