Pyjaen

PYJÆN reach inside the deep, multidimensional well of what is broadly called Jazz and bring together all its diverse components in a singular, emotional sound.

After setting a blueprint for their multi-faceted artistry combining cross-genre sensibilities with ferocious talent on their first two releases, the band has been busy writing and recording music for their second album FEAST, their most accomplished offering yet.

Showcasing their growing abilities and confidence as a group of 5 individuals with strong personalities and varied sets of influences, their new album will fearlessly navigate the world of funk, jazz, hip-hop and punk, all with their trademark raw energy, and the common objective of bringing people together in their love for music.

The new chapter of their musical journey creates room for featured artists once again, an exercise they thoroughly enjoyed and learnt from on their ‘Sage Secrets’ EP with Blue Lab Beats and Odette Peters.

Formed in 2016, the band comprises of Dani Diodato(guitar), Dylan Jones (trumpet), Ben Vize (sax), Benjamin Crane (bass) and Charlie Hutchinson(drums).

They released their debut self-titled album to wide critical and public acclaim, garnering support from the likes of Gilles Peterson, Huey Morgan, Jazz FM, and Clash Magazine to name a few.

Their follow-up EP ‘Sage Secrets’ saw them collaborate with beatsy outfit Blue Lab Beats and soulful singer Odette Peters. The EP reached over 1M streams on Spotify within only 6 months, testimony that the band has become a major force in the UK “Jazz and beyond” scene.

Adventurous songwriting, meticulous timing, incredibly tight horn arrangements and an obvious joy to play together are the PYJÆN trademarks.