Shez Raja + special guest Guthrie Govan

Voted one of the "Hottest Bass Players in the World" by Bass Player magazine, Shez Raja is a boundary-pushing bassist and electrifying performer who has drawn comparisons to Jaco Pastorius. Playing a fusion of Indo-jazz, funk and groove, he has collaborated with icons including Mike Stern, Randy Brecker, Wayne Krantz and Trilok Gurtu. Joining Shez is visionary guitarist Guthrie Govan, famed for his virtuosic technique and work with Hans Zimmer. Guthrie has been voted "Guitarist of the Year" by Guitarist magazine, graced the covers of Guitar Player and Guitar World and has earned his place as guitar royalty on the world stage. Completing this stellar line-up are long-time collaborators Chris Jerome (Courtney Pine) on keyboards and Sophie Alloway - dubbed the 'Goddess of Groove' by Jazz FM - on drums. Following spectacular sell-out performances at venues including Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club, Royal Festival Hall and The Jazz Café, as well as major international festivals from Europe to New Zealand, Shez and his band have built a devoted following and a reputation as one of the most exhilarating live acts today. Now touring acclaimed new album Spellbound - featuring drum titan Dennis Chambers - Shez and Guthrie bring this exciting music to the stage. Expect a spellbinding journey through euphoric jazz, thundering funk, cosmic improvisation and intoxicating grooves.

Band members: Shez Raja - bass Guthrie Govan - guitar Chris Jerome - keyboards Sophie Alloway - drums

Press quotes:

"Vivid and highly engaging" - BBC Music Magazine ?????

"The hip-shaking mix of Eastern song lines and funky Western dance-beats never wavers" - Evening Standard ????

"If the Mahavishnu Orchestra were reformed with a reincarnated Jaco Pastorius in charge it would sound pretty similar" - The Guardian

Following a fully sold-out show in 2025, virtuoso bassist Shez Raja and guitar wizard Guthrie Govan return to our stage.

Voted one of the ‘Hottest Bass Players in the World’, British-Asian bassist Shez Raja is celebrated for his high energy live shows, unique Indo-jazz-funk sound, and collaborations with global stars including Mike Stern, Dennis Chambers, and Wayne Krantz.

Joining him as special guest, electric guitar sensation Guthrie Govan has earned acclaim as ‘Guitarist of the Year’, with breathtaking technique and bold creativity that have secured his place as guitar royalty worldwide.

A rare collaboration where East meets West, creating music that transcends cultural boundaries.