Kinzoogianna
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Kinzoogianna ✿
Kinzoogianna AKA Anna Stubbs is a multi-talented producer, record label owner, songwriter, pianist and singer who, with her band Brotherly, forged new ground in London’s exploding Nu Jazz, Broken Beat and Jazztronica scene. Brotherly’s/Kinzoogianna's music has been championed by Gilles Peterson, Dom Servini, Kate Magic, Benji B, Jamie Cullum, Jazz Re:Refreshed, and Jacob Collier , and the singles 'Queendom of Sound' and 'Mind Your Business' have spent 3 months (Aug-Oct 2025)on JazzFm's B and C Playlist. Brotherly were nominated for BBC Radio 1 Worldwide best session of the year after recording for Gilles at Maida Vale Studios. In 2020 Whirlwind Recordings released a beautiful double vinyl collectors edition of their music 'Analects', with added guests, Donny McCaslin, Jason Rebello and Kaidi Tatham.
'Gold For The Hungry Souls' (2022) is the title of Stubbs’s debut album as a producer, drum programmer and recording engineer, singing all vocal parts, and playing all keyboard parts and percussion. An epic keys, synths, and vocal harmony driven collection, blending stories from her adventurous and turbulent California/Essex upbringing with her reflective time during the Covid Pandemic. The songs were written while transcribing and improvising over songs she loves by artists including Rotary Connection, Bill Evans, Herbie Hancock, Steely Dan, McCoy Tyner, Joni Mitchell, Stevie Wonder and Wayne Shorter. During this time she also recorded 'Shut This Down' with Shur-i-kan (on Lazy Days Recordings) and indulged in her other loves: Deep House, Electronica and Broken Beat. Having to record at home, in isolation, she threw herself into the process, using her trusty Nord, an SM7 mic, a UA 6176 Pre-amp, Logic Pro X software, YouTube tutorial videos and lots of red wine.
She collaborated with Rob Mullarkey (other half of Brotherly, Jacob Collier bassist, and the album's mixing engineer) and Richard Spaven (Jordan Rakei, Jose James, Ty) for this debut album, their virtuosity and reputation as the best drum and bass crew in London (possibly the world!) perfectly match her album's odd-time signatures, unexpected harmony and deeply personal subject matter.
Saturday 25th April
91 Living Room
This year again, the Ninety One Living Room stage is curated by internationally renowned record label, artist incubator and not-for-profit organisation Jazz Re:freshed.
After celebrating its 20th anniversary last year, pioneering grassroots jazz organisation Jazz re:freshed are partnering once again with Brick Lane Jazz Festival from 25th-27th April 2025. Jazz re:freshed has been at the forefront of the UK jazz scene for the pas two decades, elevating, amplifying and spotlighting the breadth of talented young artists from across the musical spectrum to reach new audiences.
As a non-profit dedicated to creating fun, inclusive and affordable spaces for the advancement of the music, the organisation has provided crucial early career support for the likes of Shabaka Hutchings, Nubya Garcia, Ezra Collective and many more now making waves on the world stage. Built on the foundations of its weekly residency, Jazz re:freshed has grown into a multi-faceted arts organisation and cultural institution, comprising of band development programs, DJ Club nights, multiple partnerships, an award-winning record label and a paradigm shifting international showcasing initiative.
Brick Lane Jazz Festival is joining forces with Tomorrow’s Warriors as our charity partner for the 2026 edition of the festival. We have worked together to create a unique opportunity to give back to the music community, having an impactful and lasting effect on the emerging UK Jazz talent. Donate now by clicking below: