Kai Reesu

Kai Reesu is a freshly formed nu-jazz band from Glasgow, blending elements of hip-hop, neo-soul, psychedelic rock & old skool fusion. At its core is the trio interplay of Paul Copeland on keys, Robert McArthur on bass, & Matt Jim Sim on drums. At its most expanded Kai boasts a heavyweight horn section (Michael Butcher, Adam Jackson & Harry Weir) and abstract percussive colours from Alex Palmer on aux drums.

The music often begins as a recorded jam between the core trio, then expanded through full band classic jazz horn section arrangements, and often more production-based elements from Paul Copeland. Inspired by video game music, hip -hop beatmaking, & the greats of 70s Jazz fusion, Kai Reesu aims to forge a new space between jazz and hip hop.

So far the band has made appearances in Glasgow at Bloc+, Glad Cafe, Laylow gig series at the Rum Shack and started monthly jam session Neo-Sessions at Nice n Sleazy, plus multiple appearances at Edinburgh's Jazz Bar.