Due to unforeseen circumstances this event will be postponed. We apologise for any inconvenience and are working to announce a new date soon. We hope to communicate this soon and all original tickets will remain valid. If you can’t make the new date, tickets will be refunded.

Mark Kavuma — trumpet and electric piano
Noah Ojumu — drums
Artie Zaitz — guitar
Jack Garside — double bass
This event will include 2x 45 minute sets.

Named Jazz Instrumentalist of the Year (Jazz FM Awards, 2025) and currently on tour with Grammy award winner Raye, trumpeter Mark Kavuma has earned a reputation as a leading figure in British jazz. Equally adept at performing on the cutting edge of London’s vibrant nu-jazz scene as mentoring emerging talent, he balances community engagement with his artistic pursuits.

Celebrated for his distinctive trumpet sound, blending lyricism, soulful tone, and graceful technique, his performances exude joy and inspire deep connection between artist and audience. His compositional style, rich in colour, texture, and harmony, immerses bandmates and listeners alike in a vibrant, contemporary musical landscape.

Kavuma has released eight albums featuring his original compositions: Mark Kavuma & The Banger Factory – Magnum Opus (2024), The Dandy (2024), Erskine & Kavuma – Ultrasound (2023), The Banger Factory – Warriors (2022), Back-to-Back (2022, debut piano record), Arashi No Ato (2021), The Banger Factory (2019, Ubuntu), and Kavuma (2018, Ubuntu), which was named one of the year’s best albums by DownBeat magazine.

Mark is also a dedicated educator and creative mentor. He serves as an associate music leader for Tomorrow’s Warriors. Kavuma’s multifaceted career reflects his commitment to innovation, education, and the ongoing evolution of music, cementing his status as a significant force in contemporary jazz.

[Image credit: Taylor Hutton]

Discounts
A limited number of 50% discounted tickets are available for NTU staff. Use your NTU email address and promo code MET50 at the checkout.

Accessibility
Standing gigs offer accessibility for disabled patrons in our mezzanine. We will always do our best to accommodate individual requirements, and other viewing options may be available at standing gigs following a risk assessment of the event.

Please click here for full accessibility information.

If you have any particular requirements or queries, please email us ahead of the event at [email protected].