Unknown to Known offers an intimate dialogue of meandering melodies and textural grooves over resounding harmonic landscapes. At times euphoric and often dynamic, this music is always interactive, honest and raw.

On woodwinds, Idris Rahman and Tamar Osborn weave together the melodic fabric of this music. Their lyrical approach gracefully compliments one another, whether they play in unison or counterpoint. Jihad Darwish oscillates between the sitar, double bass and electric bass, providing a bridge from melodic and harmonic worlds down to earthy, pulsating yet sensitive grooves which Yusuf Ahmed ties together on the drums and various hybrid percussion instruments.

At times euphoric and dynamic and at others deeply meditative, the music the quartet creates is always interactive, honest, and raw -deep thinking jazz music at its best.

This concert is supported by Arts Council England’s Supporting Grassroots Live Music Fund and Forsyth Pianos.

“Blown away....The best I can do, is to keep my silence....”  Play It Loud!

“...one to excite any modern jazz head. The music they create as Unknown To Known is a whole new level of aural meditation...” Twisted Soul

“The best jazz album of the year for me...”  Mkacz Marek

Idris Rahman - Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Tenor Saxophone, Flute

Tamar Osborn - Clarinet, Baritone Saxophone, Flute

Jihad Darwish - Sitar, Double Bass, Electric Bass

Yusuf Ahmed - Drums, Percussion