Late Night Jazz: Alina Bzhezhinska & HipHarpCollective

Internationally-renowned Alina
Bzhezhinska, one of the leading harpists in the world today, has built a
strong reputation for innovation. Having first appeared at Ronnie Scott’s in
2018, supporting a sold-out tribute to Alice and John Coltrane by Denys
Baptiste Quartet, Bzhezhinska continues her work around the globe with her
band HipHarpCollective. She recorded three critically acclaimed
albums – Inspirations (2017), Reflections (2022)
and Altera Vita (2024).

Creating a unique sound on
the harp, with layered effects and electronics, Bzhezhinska will be supported
by Menelik Claffey (bass), Matt Holmes (drums),
as well as a special guest appearance by British star saxophonist Denys
Baptiste.

Drawing from a variety of
influences, including Dorothy Ashby’s Afro-Harping, Alice
Coltrane’s spiritual outputs, Joe Henderson’s free form jazz experimentation
and 90s Acid Jazz and Trip Hop, Bzhezhinska (composer, bandleader and founder
of the HipHarpCollective) is a one-woman powerhouse on a mission to bring the
harp to the fore of contemporary music.