Zoe Rahman - Hull Suite Live [CD]

Cat. no: MANUCD008
Format: CD
Barcode: 5063176113924
Release Date: 10 Jul 2026
Genre: Jazz

The Hull Suite (tracks 2-7, which run continuously) was written by pianist/composer Zoe Rahman for World Piano Day 2024 and commissioned by Hull Jazz Festival - the suite was inspired by two statues in Hull, "Voyage" and "Migrants Statue", exploring themes of family, migration, the sea and Zoe's own family history

Zoe Rahman 's instrumental interpretations of these topics are presented with poignancy and sensitivity, overarched with what Jazzwise Magazine have described as Zoe's "full-blooded, chord splashing, orchestral approach to the acoustic piano."

The Hull Suite features Zoe's world- class trio, with drummer Gene Calderazzo (Pharoah Sanders, Randy Brecker) and bassist Alec Dankworth (Abdullah Ibrahim, Dave Brubeck). These longstanding collaborators display an electrifying synergy with Zoe on piano. The nature of the work encompasses a wide pallet, with earthy blues infuences, soulful melodies and cinematic musical textures, The album was recorded live at The Vortex Jazz Club in London, capturing the true essence of Zoe and her band's live performance - a special moment forever encapsulated on this recording.

CD presented in a 6-panel digisleeve (FSC board) with photos of the live gig and liner notes by Zoe Rahman.

Zoe Rahman: piano
Gene Calderazzo: drums
Alec Dankworth: double bass

Tracks: Synergy / Across the Humber / Out to Sea / Piano Story / Voyage / Waves / East Coast / Fresh Start / Red Squirrel