Roots To The Future
By Tomorrow's Warriors
Cherise will meet some of the most exciting jazz players of the moment and delve into challenges facing the music world today, as well as hear elders share their oral histories of the scene. With the help of Tomorrow’s Warriors alumni and friends, as well as exclusive performances from the hottest emerging acts, Cherise will paint a picture of the UK jazz scene from its rich roots to its exciting future.
Roots To The FutureJul 12, 2021
Roots to the Future | Episode 1 | Tomorrow’s Warriors in their own words
In the first episode, Cherise is joined by Tomorrow’s Warriors founders Gary Crosby and Janine Irons to discover how the organisation was born 30 years ago - getting into their musical roots, and the activist mindset that has driven them forward. Saxophone titan Denys Baptiste, one of the first Warriors in the 1990s, recounts his memories of the early years and talks with emerging talent Roella Oloro, ahead of her piano performance.
Introducing Roots to the Future
A dive into the thriving UK jazz scene, brought to you by pioneering talent development organisation Tomorrow’s Warriors. To celebrate 30 years of supporting young musicians, it’s launching a brand new podcast series hosted by award-winning singer-songwriter and former warrior Cherise!
Episode 1 is coming soon, here’s a flavour!
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