A new face on the Leeds jazz scene - pianist Nathalia Rakotoson. The Polish/Malagasy musician came to Leeds to study a Masters Degree in jazz piano at Leeds Conservatoire, graduating in autumn of 2021. That same year, as live music returned, she formed a jazz trio with electric bassist Jarred Dean and drummer Louis Berthoud. In autumn 2021, they started to gig around Leeds and this year, they have added guitarist Harry Souter to the line up and are now The Nat Quartet. She says one of her favourite jazz pianists is Herbie Hancock and just like him, she loves the full spectrum of jazz, from mainstream and classic jazz to electric jazz fusion. Except some heavy quartet originals tonight and remember the name. You'll be hearing a lot more from this talented young pianist and her band from now on.
