MARK KAVUMA
Genres: Soul Jazz, Big Band • Uganda

Born and raised in Uganda, Mark Kavuma is a key young trumpet player on the British jazz scene. He leads his own band, as well as playing with Jean Toussaint’s Young Lions, Jazz Jamaica and Nu Civilisation Orchestra. Mark is a driving force of the dynamic, young London jazz scene. His debut album, 'Kavuma' (Ubuntu Music), is a London-New York collective of exceptional artists who deliver soulful jazz. Their purpose is to get people to dance, by feeling the music’s heart and soul. 'Kavuma' is all about bringing people a good time, which they will do in a very big way at PizzaExpress! He leads his own quartet, the 'Floor Rippers' house band, along with his main outfit, 'The Banger Factory'. In 2012 Mark was featured as guest soloist with Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Centre Orchestra having been voted best soloist at the very first 'Essentially Ellington' competition read more...