From his time in popular Post-punk outfit ‘Black Midi’ and working with many of the finest groups in the UK jazz scene - Kokoroko and Mercury prize winners Ezra Collective amongst them - while also creating and playing with Tom Misch, Wizkid, Dave and more, it’s no wonder Kaidi Akinnibi’s own music is so precise and eclectic.
Kaidi Akinnibi grew up in South London. Developing alongside many other musical artists - many hailing from Tomorrows Warriors and the Windmill - his own rare style blends Shoe-gaze Rock, Punk-Jazz, and Indie music via his distinct warm vocals and powerful, emotive, high energy Saxophone sounds.
2023 saw Kaidi’s first impact on the scene, his live recording ‘Real Enough’ recorded before his sold out show at the Dalston Curve garden, and intimate session in the 5db canteen being notable highlights.
His debut album is due to be released early 2025.
Ellie Harris
ELLIE HARRIS is a 23 year old, self taught singer/songwriter and performer from London. She began writing music at age 9 developing a powerful voice with depth and range.
Ellie has taken inspiration from a wide variety of genre, blending jazz, soul, folk & blues with a touch of pop. Esperanza Spalding, Seal, Minnie Riperton, Erykah Badu, Alfa Mist, Thundercat & many more have played a role in shaping her music.
Her jazzy tones cross different genres producing an original, unique sound. "...the super talented Ellie Harris, a London based vocalist and Brit School graduate whose sound can be compared to the likes of Moonchild, Hiatus Kayote, Ravyn Lenae and more" - Ed Lindsay, Wordplay Magazine.
In 2019 Ellie graduated the prestigious BRIT School after 4 years on the music course. Since then she’s been supported by BBC introducing, BBC 1Xtra and more. Recent releases have been supported by New Music Friday and Jazz UK Spotify.
Ellie has performed widely across London in her band, at notable venues including Ronnie Scotts, Soho House clubs, Omeara, PizzaExpress Live, Blues Kitchen and The Spice Of Life. Last year she independently put on two of her own shows held at PizzaExpress Live which both sold out. Members of the Ellie Harris trio include highly skilled Stanley Wickham on drums and Charlie Runham on bass, both attended Trinity Laban Conservatoire.
