Local Authority's sonic landscape ranges from Woodstock to Notting Hill Carnival, from Berghain to Small's Jazz Club, via Brick Lane Beigel Bake. Expect lyrical melodies, electro-acoustic textures, danceable cross-rhythms and exploratory jazz improvisations. With infectious rhythmic figures and emotive harmony that borrows as much from white English folk as black Gospel music, Local Authority’s sound is complex but accessible.
Local Authority have performed at Love Supreme Festival, Red Bull Music Academy, Gibson UK, Karamel, Ghostnotes and Jazz Re:freshed and are supported by the UK National Portfolio Organisation 'Tomorrow's Warriors'.
Ed Riches is a British guitarist who has worked on Grammy-winner Bilal’s world tours, Miguel Atwood Ferguson’s ‘Suite for Ma Dukes’ Orchestra, DJ Jazzy Jeff’s ‘Playlist Sessions’, Ayanna Witter-Johnson’s ‘Black Panther’ ensemble as well as sessions for Omar, N’Dambi, Marsha Ambrosius, Ntjam Rosie & Vels Trio.
Dian Gasper is a keyboardist, film composer and educator who has performed worldwide with many legendary musicians including Myrna Hague, Gary Crosby, Jazz Jamaica, Zara McFarlane, Denys Baptise and Tomorrow’s Warriors.
Nate Bossoh is a London born bass player who has worked with Billy Ocean, Niji Adeleye, Mo Pleasure, Femi Temowo and many others. Pete Hill, originally from Brighton, is a London-based drummer who has worked with Alfa Mist, Hattie Whitehead and Tony Kofi.
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