Banger Factory Records Showcase. A celebration of the London jazz community featuring an all star line up inc. Kinetika Bloco, Christ-Stephane Boizi Sextet, Pete Horsfall & Electric Relaxation, Rachael Cohen Trio, Ruben Fox & Deschanel Gordon duo, as well as Mark Kavuma & The Banger Factory, each telling their story.

Banger Factory Records burst onto the scene in 2021 and has rapidly established itself as a label that epitomises the vibrancy, energy, and talent of London’s music scene. Spreading love and good vibes, championing community and ultimately shaping the future of music that transcends genres, genders and borders.

The showcase will be a journey through BFR with music from its latest releases and an all-star line up of young lions, veterans of today’s British Jazz and a spotlight on the new generation of creators.

You will be listening to the incredible talents and work of Kinetika Bloco, Christ-Stephane Boizi Sextet, Pete Horsfall & Electric Relaxation, Rachael Cohen Trio, Ruben Fox | Deschanel Gordon Duo and Mark Kavuma & The Banger Factory.

This unique event offers a fantastic chance for music lovers of all ages and backgrounds, the opportunity to experience the cutting edge of live jazz music, celebrating an incredible musical community in a setting that’s both electrifying and welcoming. With DJs, panel discussions and a vibrant multi-stage showcase.

This exciting and spectacular one-day event gives ticket holders the chance to experience all performers across the multiple stages at Kings Place and enjoy our spaces between performances. The full programme will be published closer to the date.

This unique event, in partnership with King’s Place, offers music lovers of all ages and backgrounds the chance to experience the cutting edge of live jazz in a setting that is both electrifying and welcoming.

Alongside the performances, audiences can explore:

• DJ sets – Foyer
• Panel discussions – Hall Two
• A vibrant multi-stage programme – Hall One & Hall Two

This event will last for approximately six hours with intervals.

Kinetika Bloco (Hall One 5:00pm – 5:30pm)

Kinetika Bloco: an exuberant mix of young brass and woodwind players, drummers, steel pan and dancers all in costume creating a ‘unique new British Carnival sound with a decidedly London edge’. BBC Radio 2.

London-based youth music and performance organisation blending brass band, percussion, steel pan, dance and carnival traditions.

Pete Horsfall & Electric Relaxation (Hall Two 5:45pm – 6:30pm)

Pete Horsfall & Electric Relaxation: critically acclaimed trumpet player and vocalist Pete Horsfall, renowned for his distinctive musical style. “Electric Relaxation represents my continuing and passionate engagement with the entire continuum of jazz – past, present and future.” Electric Relaxation delves into jazz, instrumental hip-hop, ambient electronic soundscapes and free improvisation.

Joe Webb – piano
Ferg Ireland – bass
Sam Jesson – drums
Pete Horsfall – trumpet & electronics

Christ-Stephane Boizi Sextet (Hall One – 6:45pm – 7:30pm)

Christ-Stephane Boizi: an exciting new voice on the London Jazz scene. Christ-Stephane’s music bridges the gap between jazz’s rich heritage and its future. His sextet brings a vibrant, infectious energy to every stage.

Lauren Breen – alto saxophone
Jacob Wilson – tenor saxophone
Kezia Abuoma – piano
Thomas Sheen – double bass
Sacha Harlan – drums
Christ-Stephane Boizi – trombone

Ruben Fox & Deschanel Gordon Duo (Hall Two 7:45pm – 8:15pm)

Ruben Fox will celebrate the launch of his album In Two Minds, which explores the musical dialogue between saxophone and piano and will be officially launched live at the showcase.

Rachael Cohen Trio (Hall One 8:15pm – 8:45pm)

Rachael Cohen Trio: a force to be reckoned with for the past five years. Their unique sound is crafted around Cohen’s original music, with carefully selected standards making an appearance, shrouded in cleverly written arrangements. Featuring long time musical peer Jason Brown, the trio is a rotating cast of exciting International players.

Rachael Cohen – saxophone
Ferg Ireland – bass
Jason Brown – drums

Mark Kavuma & The Banger Factory (Hall One – 9:00pm – 10:00pm)

The evening concludes with Mark Kavuma’s ensemble, which has grown from a Brixton residency into one of the defining sounds in UK jazz. Recently awarded ‘Jazz Ensemble of The Year’ at the 2025 parliamentary jazz awards. Over the last ten years the band has developed and nourished a truly unmistakable group sound and is contingent upon bringing the people a good time.

BF010 Mark Kavuma & The Banger Factory

Featuring:
David Mrakpor – vibraphone
Artie Zaitz – guitar & Hammond C3 organ
Deschanel Gordon/Reuben James – piano
Mussinghi Brian Edwards – saxophone
Ruben Fox – saxophone
Theo Erskine – saxophone
Wilf Diamond – trombone
Jack Garside – bass
Jason Brown – drums
Mark Kavuma – trumpet

Jake Zaitz (DJ) (Foyer – 4pm onwards)

Jake Zaitz is an internationally renowned guitarist, record producer, writer, avid record collector and Snakestone Records founder.  He has been a featured DJ with the Banger Factory at their six-year residency at Brixton’s POW and also performed at London’s premiere Jazz Cafe and Ronnie Scott’s, EDF London Jazz Festival and 91 Brick Lane. His eclectic LP collection will take you from hardest grooving bop and soul jazz cuts, to hippest 60s mod smashers, Motown soul and R&B to funkiest disco exciters.

About Banger Factory Records

Banger Factory Records burst onto the scene in 2021 and has rapidly established itself as a label that epitomises the vibrancy, energy and talent of London’s music scene.
Rooted in the city’s thriving jazz community, the label spreads love and good vibes while championing collaboration and creativity. Banger Factory Records brings together a new
generation of creators alongside more established players, shining a spotlight on artists who transcend genres, genders and borders while remaining deeply connected to the community.

‘My aspiration for the label is that it will inspire and empower those within the community and provide a platform for uncovering new artists and up-and-coming musicians, enabling
them to not only hone and finesse their craft but to innovate, flourish and realise their full artistic potential, ultimately shaping the future of music beyond genres, genders and borders.’ – Mark Kavuma