Mama Terra

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New From Scotland
Thursday 2 May l 21:20-21:50
Sneaky Pete’s, Edinburgh

Hotly tipped by JazzFM, new Acid Jazz signing Mama Terra is the brainchild of Glaswegian pianist and composer Marco Cafolla. The Summoned is a conceptual journey through life and the universe – a new an invigorated take on spiritual jazz with a sprinkling of soul. The new Scottish jazz/soul ensemble from the minds of Cafolla & Wiszniewski, draws from an inner journey of discovery, it’s a Jazz/Spiritual/Soul roots based record with influences from John & Alice Coltrane, Nina Simone, McCoy Tyner & Miles Davis to Kamasi Washington, Erykah Badu & Robert Glasper. Released July 7th 2023 on Acid Jazz Records. Debut single ‘Ruptura’, from debut album ‘The Summoned, went straight in at number one on the ITunes Jazz chart, playlisted for 6 consecutive weeks and single ‘A Mind Supreme’ was track of the week on Jazz FM.

'Mama Terra' launched their new album at the world famous Ronnie Scott's in London to a sold out room & received a standing ovation, as well as recording live for JAZZ FM's classic album series, playing Herbie Hancock's 'Headhunters' album arranged for them in the Mama Terra sound.

“Bursts with zeal and vigour.” ★★★★ MOJO
“Encompasses frenetic be-bop, slick soul [and] a hybrid of Steely Dan and trip-hop.” Uncut magazine