James Allsopp

Returning to The Parakeet by incredibly popular demand, this gig will feature repertoire from this exciting group's new album - as yet to be released. This brand new lineup expands the sound world of the band and we are very excited to debut it at the Parakeet. This is joyous, life affirming music. Deceptively simple, deeply melodic, with a healthy dose of the other worldly.

In a 20 year career, James has been a featured performer and recording artist for an incredibly diverse range of musicians. He has played in concert and on albums by legendary artists such as The Last Poets, David Axelrod, Dr John and Mulatu Astake, for European jazz luminaries such as Django Bates, Nostalgia 77, Kit Downes and Polar Bear, on more commercial albums by Jamie Cullum and Jorja Smith and as featured soloist in a wide range of compositions by composer Brian Irvine.

His debut album was nominated for BBC Jazz Award for Best Album 2007 and he won the BBC Jazz Award for Innovation 2008