Tetes de Pois 17/04/24 @ Brudenell Social Club

After earning their stripes rising through the Leeds DIY jazz scene,Têtes de Pois released their debut EP Framework in 2018. Supported by HMUK, the record received plaudits and plays on national radio (BBC 2, 3, 4 & 6).

Off the back of this release the group toured the UK extensively and successfully, bringing driving global fusion rhythms, raucous improvisation and long open solos to dance floors across the country. Têtes have appeared at Love Supreme, We Out Here, Greenman and Shambala and went on to release two further singles, collaborating with artists based in the north of the UK. The 2020 lockdown forced a hiatus on the band but now they return with a new direction.

The album, Reflections, turns the focus on to songwriting. The new approach features vocal performances and delicate moments supplementing the familiar jazz fusion roots. Drawing from the hidden talents of their lineup, healthy vocal contributions are made throughout the record by L.I.M.B.S (saxophone) and Slip Martin (drums) as well as guest vocalist Alice Kim who’s debut album is also due in early spring 2024.

The lead single Wildfire feat. L.I.M.B.S is available to stream and was BBC Introducing track of the week on it's release. The second single "Somewhere", featuring guest vocalist Alice Kim, is released on 1st January 2024. The band will tour the album around the UK in April 2024 and this Leeds launch at Brudenell will be their first show at the venue since October 2020. It's great to have them back with a new album too.