It would not be an exaggeration to describe flutist, saxophone player, producer, and founder of 22a record label DJ Ed “Tenderlonious” Cawthorne as a true musical explorer. He has become a guiding light of England’s jazz and underground scene with his albums journeying between various genres and aesthetics. In addition to his solo work, Tenderlonious’ band Ruby Rushton has created an intersection of the jazz aesthetic with Afrobeat, hip-hop, and electronic music. Throughout his career, he has engaged in collaborations that bring new interpretations to the musical traditions of various geographies. Some examples of his multidisciplinary approach are his album “Ragas From Lahore” recorded in Pakistan with Jaubi, or this year’s collaboration “Cosmica Italia” with Italian DJ and producer Lorenzo Moressi. One can never predict in advance what kind of rabbit Tenderlonious will pull out of his hat. You can watch his exhilarating performance on October 7 at Babylon.
Ed ‘Tenderlonious’ Cawthorne: Flute and soprano saxophone
Hamish Balfour: Keyboards
Pete Martin: Bass
Tim Carnegie: Drums