Embassy of Latvia to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is pleased to celebrate Latvia’s 106^th Independence Day with a music concert performed by Maris Briezkalns Quintet (MBQ) and special guest, vocalist Jessica Radcliffe.

MBQ is a prominent acoustic mainstream band in the Latvian jazz scene, emphasizing pop, jazz, and Latin jazz. MBQ has showcased their talent on various international platforms such as MIDEM, Pori Jazz, London Jazz Festival, Ottawa Jazz, Jazz at Castle in Prague, Venice Jazz Festival, Blue Note Jazz Club in New York, Tokyo Jazz Fest, and more.

MBQ’s project Latvian Evergreens has three volumes, showcasing Latvian classical music as versatile jazz arrangements. MBQ continuously pushes the boundaries of jazz and frequently incorporates special guests into their projects. For this concert, dedicated to Latvia’s 106^th birthday, the special guest will be the renowned vocalist, Jessica Radcliffe. Together, they will deliver Latvian classical music fused with a jazz sensibility.

Māris Briežkalns – drums, band leader
Kristaps Lubovs – saxophone
Viktors Ritovs – piano
Raimonds Macats – harmonika, keys
Andris Grunte – bass
Jessica Radcliffe – voice / Special guest

Ivars Ozols – sound design

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