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Têtes De Pois

Têtes de Pois is a seven-piece instrumental jazz fusion outfit based in Leeds, UK. Forming at Leeds College of Music, the group earned its stripes playing DIY warehouse events and house parties.

2018 saw the release of the band’s debut EP Framework and significant touring as well as some early steps on to the UK festival scene.

This first release can be described as cinematic jazz fusion, it’s intention was to be more refined than the spirited live sets while maintaining the same energy and character. Framework takes clear inspiration from the international jazz canon; its instrumentation and harmony is well rooted in the band members' studies. Latin and Afrobeat rhythms are also prominent, showing respect for timeless greats such as Airto Moreira and Fela Kuti. The influence of current British musicians is also evident including Shabaka Hutchings and Nubiyan Twist.

Since releasing Framework Têtes de Pois have toured the UK extensively and have performed at some of the country’s best loved festivals, including Greenman, Shambala and We Out Here, sharing stages with Soweto Kinch, Ezra Collective, Laura Jurd and many more.

As well as the Love Supreme Player's award, they are a recipient of the Help Musicians UK Development Award. They have been played on BBC Radios 3 & 6, Worldwide FM and BBC Radio Yorkshire and many local radio stations.

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