Ade Anifowose Quartet
Peggy’s Spotlight
“The event’s mission is to shine a light on homegrown talent giving them a chance to shine on a stage that feels like home…”– Iulia Teodora Matei, Leftlion
We’re back for another Spotlight event, welcoming early-career musicians to the stage! This month, we’re excited to welcome back Ade Anifowose Quartet playing an eclectic set, journeying through afro-cuban, traditional swung jazz and brazilian samba styles and Kai Kinsley trio, who seeks to explore new ways of interpreting standard jazz repertoire with a contemporary voice.
Ade Anifowose Quartet
Ade Anifowose is a drummer currently studying Music at the University of Nottingham. As a way of bringing his artistic vision and material to life for his end of year recital in June 2025, he formed a trio recruiting Lucas Walters on piano and Simon Paterson on bass to play alongside him. Together, they played an eclectic set of music, journeying through afro-cuban, traditional swung jazz and brazilian samba styles.
With an affinity for music’s unique storytelling qualities, Ade always seeks to arrange a compelling set of music that leaves its mark on the audience. A highlight from the trio’s June performance was Duke Ellington’s “Caravan” reimagined by Ade, that captured its melancholic vibe in an exciting syncopated afro-cuban style. After having a successful Spotlight performance last November this trio aims to continue with their music making, experimenting with new compositions to effectively put on a great show, and will next feature Arjun Chandrasekar on the saxophone.
Line up
Ade Anifowose – drums
Simon Paterson – bass
Nathaniel Coxon – piano
Arjun Chandresekar – saxophone
https://peggysskylight.co.uk/events/peggys-spotlight-21st-june-2026/
Nottingham: A City of Rebels
Musicians from the BBC Concert Orchestra bring to life 12 original compositions written by students from the University of Nottingham, set to films created by Nottingham Trent University students.
These unique collaborative works explore the theme of Nottingham: A City of Rebels. Come along to experience the talents of the next generation in a performance featuring members of a world-renowned orchestra.
