Electric Gumbo – Album Launch [jazz/funk]

“Composer Paterson succeeds in his mission to write jazz tunes that are both interesting and accessible” – The Jazz Man

“Paterson’s playing on several instruments is deft and admirably suits the material” – Bruce Crowther, Jazz Journal

Experience Electric Gumbo, a brand-new supergroup who blend the freshest jazz, funk, and electronic sounds into a soulful stew of infectious grooves, captivating melodies, and irresistible rhythms. Catch them live in 2025 as they cook up a musical confection that will have you savouring every beat.

The brainchild of Simon Paterson, acclaimed composer and bassist behind Sharp Little Bones, this electrifying East Midlands powerhouse mashes next-gen innovators with seasoned, award-winning legends who’ve taken their sounds global.

Featuring the soulful vocals of Rachel Foster “a voice like Baileys with chocolate” – Billboard, chart-topping with Weekend Players, the masterful trombone of Magnus Hawker-French “the future of jazz trombone” – Dennis Rollins, and multi-instrumentalist virtuoso Thom Whitworth, not to mention a rhythm section so in the pocket they make your jeans jealous – this performance promises to delight your senses.

Already making waves on Jazz FM, It’s On! is the first release in a visionary series celebrating the East Midlands’ dynamic musical artistry.

Don’t miss out—step into the rhythm and discover that Electric Gumbo is here to redefine your playlist. Available soon on vinyl, CD, and all major streaming platforms. Stay tuned. Your soundtrack of 2025 is On!

Line up
Rachel Foster – lead vocals
Magnus Hawker French – lead trombone
Thom Whitworth – guitar, tenor saxophone and trumpet
Simon Paterson – bass, vocals, brass and keys
Paul Deats – electric piano and synths
Stevie Smith – drums