TRUE THINK feat. Robert Mitchell

As one of the most significant voices in British Jazz, Robert Mitchell is a multi-faceted creator, pianist, composer, improviser, writer, poet and much more. As Giles Peterson put it, “a very important, influential musician”.

TRUE THINK is a multi-generational, multi-cultural reflection of several periods of Robert Mitchell’s journey. They will perform music from their new album of powerful songs of protest, love and peace.

Robert will be joined on stage by Liselotte Östblom on vocals, multi-instrumentalist Zayn Mohammed on guitar, bassist/keys player Tom Mason, and drummer and percussionist Saleem Raman. Together, they blend electronic, jazz, RnB, spoken word, film and folk influences to create a unique sound.

They are showcasing their debut double album Hold the Light/The New Resistance.

Photo (By Jelani Pommell)

“Robert Mitchell’s TRUE THINK were absolutely incredible at Marsden Jazz Festival — searing musicianship and precisely declaimed poetry combined with a rich instrumental palette and impeccable ensemble playing, all punctuated by epic, euphoric improvisation. Life changing stuff.” – Barney Stevenson, Artistic Director, Marsden Jazz Festival 2022

“Robert Mitchell has created an innovative but also accessible set of material on this album. It captures very successfully various elements of the current contemporary British music scene.” – Tony Dudley-Evans, London Jazz News

‘Robert Mitchell is one of Britain’s finest and most versatile pianist-composer-improvisors’ – The Wire Magazine