Sonedo

Sonedo is a Japanese-Scottish producer, pianist and bandleader crafting a distinctive UK sound that blends jazz improvisation with rap, grime and club culture. Based in Glasgow and having completed his studies at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, his music is collaborative and fluid, built from live instrumentation, MCs and vocalists. Supported by Jamz Supernova and Gilles Peterson on BBC Radio 6 Music for his work with Rebecca Vasmant, Sonedo has also received the Peter Whittingham Jazz Development Award and headlined his debut show at Lancaster Jazz Festival. Influenced by A Tribe Called Quest, Alfa Mist, Yussef Dayes and corto.alto, he connects jazz tradition with a contemporary UK sound. As longtime Musical Director and bandleader for BEMZ, Sonedo has become a key link between Scotland’s jazz and rap scenes, with live appearances spanning SWG3, Kelburn Garden Party and FLY Open Air. His sound is collaborative, culturally fluid and fast emerging as one of the most exciting new voices in UK jazz.