Bolden.

BOLDEN. is a UK-based jazz house duo blending the soul of jazz with the rhythm of electronic music. Formed by multi-instrumentalists Reuben Barrett and Catherine Rannus in 2024, the project fuses Reuben’s raw, self-taught rhythm with Catherine’s classically trained melodic sensibility. Named in tribute to jazz pioneer Buddy Bolden, the duo aims to evolve the jazz tradition rather than replicate it. Known for their magnetic live sets—where they switch between sax, flute, drums, guitar, keys, and vocals—BOLDEN. has quickly risen as a standout in the jazz-electronic space. They’ve earned millions of streams, over 1M monthly Spotify listeners, and spots on major editorial playlists like New Music Friday UK and Jazz House. Their fan-curated playlist, Jazz House Lounge, now serves over 80,000 listeners. With a sold-out debut at London’s OMEARA, BOLDEN. is becoming one of the most talked-about new acts in live music. Their debut album, Would appear to be jazz., challenges genre boundaries and explores themes of inclusion and identity within jazz.