We are absolutely thrilled to host Sabina Desir’s ‘Afro Blue’, as our opening headline concert on Friday the 12th of September at Chatham House School Hall.

Immerse yourself in a joyful expression of the visionary and cathartic legacy created by of some of the greatest musicians and performers, lead by one of the UK Jazz scene’s foremost vocalists.

📣LINE UP:

Sabina Desir - Vocals

Jessica Lauren - Keys, Musical Director

Tamar ‘Collocutor’ Osborn: saxophonist and multi-woodwind player who has performed with Kelis, Van Morrison, Billy Ocean, tabla maestro Tanmoy Bose, contemporary dance giant Akram Khan, the acclaimed production of Fela! at the National Theatre and Sadler’s Wells, and Africa Express.

Shane Forbes, one of the UK’s most in demand drummers, is a co-leader and founder of MOBO award-winning group EMPIRICAL who have been a force for representing UK jazz for over a decade.

Jason Simpson, bassist, has played at RFoS 3 times with Sabina and Jessica - they are thrilled he joins them for their 4th appearance. The last year has seen Jason touring with Ibibio Sound Machine in Europe, Canada and USA.