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Joe Webb Trio
Joe Web – Piano
Sam Jesson – Drums
Will Sach – Double bass
Neath Beat is the new album from Joe Webb, following the acclaimed and Mercury Prize-shortlisted Hamstrings & Hurricanes. Arriving at a defining point in his rapidly rising career, Webb delivers the next chapter with the momentum of a musician whose audience and reputation are expanding quickly. National television appearances on Later… with Jools Holland and the Jools’ Annual Hootenanny introduced his explosive piano style to millions, while collaborations with RAYE and performances alongside Wynton Marsalis mark Webb as one of the most compelling emerging voices in British jazz.
At the centre of Neath Beat is Webb’s distinctive piano language – the rhythmic drive of stride, the melodic instinct of Britpop, and the storytelling shaped by the music he absorbed growing up in South Wales. His trio playing carries the lineage of pianists such as Oscar Peterson and Duke Ellington, channelled through the songwriting culture of bands like Oasis. The result is music that feels urgent, melodic and unmistakably personal – a pianist pushing forward with imagination, clarity and the confidence of an artist whose story is gaining real momentum.
Joe Webb is an extraordinarily gifted pianist and improviser whose music brings together the spirit of 90s Brit-pop, Welsh cultural roots and a deep knowledge of jazz. With a distinctive ability to blend traditional jazz language with contemporary influences, Joe creates music that feels both familiar and refreshingly original.
Born and raised in Wales, Joe moved to London in 2013 and quickly established himself as one of the capital’s most versatile and in-demand musicians. His trio has toured internationally, performing at renowned venues and festivals including Ronnie Scott’s, Blue Note China, Jazzwoche Burghausen and the London Jazz Festival.
Joe is perhaps best known for his work with acclaimed collective Kansas Smitty’s, alongside collaborations with the Wynton Marsalis Quartet. Equally at home on piano and Hammond organ, he has become a highly sought-after performer and recording artist.
Fuelled by a love of 90s guitar bands, football and an unapologetic rock ’n’ roll attitude, Joe brings a unique personality to contemporary jazz. His fearless approach combines virtuosic musicianship with infectious energy, pushing the boundaries of the tradition while keeping its spirit firmly at heart.
The Joe Webb Trio delivers a bold, original and exhilarating take on jazz — where Welsh roots, Brit-pop nostalgia and world-class improvisation collide.
Joe Webb Trio
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Joe Web – Piano
Sam Jesson – Drums
Will Sach – Double bass
Neath Beat is the new album from Joe Webb, following the acclaimed and Mercury Prize-shortlisted Hamstrings & Hurricanes. Arriving at a defining point in his rapidly rising career, Webb delivers the next chapter with the momentum of a musician whose audience and reputation are expanding quickly. National television appearances on Later… with Jools Holland and the Jools’ Annual Hootenanny introduced his explosive piano style to millions, while collaborations with RAYE and performances alongside Wynton Marsalis mark Webb as one of the most compelling emerging voices in British jazz.
At the centre of Neath Beat is Webb’s distinctive piano language – the rhythmic drive of stride, the melodic instinct of Britpop, and the storytelling shaped by the music he absorbed growing up in South Wales. His trio playing carries the lineage of pianists such as Oscar Peterson and Duke Ellington, channelled through the songwriting culture of bands like Oasis. The result is music that feels urgent, melodic and unmistakably personal – a pianist pushing forward with imagination, clarity and the confidence of an artist whose story is gaining real momentum.
Joe Webb is an extraordinarily gifted pianist and improviser whose music brings together the spirit of 90s Brit-pop, Welsh cultural roots and a deep knowledge of jazz. With a distinctive ability to blend traditional jazz language with contemporary influences, Joe creates music that feels both familiar and refreshingly original.
Born and raised in Wales, Joe moved to London in 2013 and quickly established himself as one of the capital’s most versatile and in-demand musicians. His trio has toured internationally, performing at renowned venues and festivals including Ronnie Scott’s, Blue Note China, Jazzwoche Burghausen and the London Jazz Festival.
Joe is perhaps best known for his work with acclaimed collective Kansas Smitty’s, alongside collaborations with the Wynton Marsalis Quartet. Equally at home on piano and Hammond organ, he has become a highly sought-after performer and recording artist.
Fuelled by a love of 90s guitar bands, football and an unapologetic rock ’n’ roll attitude, Joe brings a unique personality to contemporary jazz. His fearless approach combines virtuosic musicianship with infectious energy, pushing the boundaries of the tradition while keeping its spirit firmly at heart.
The Joe Webb Trio delivers a bold, original and exhilarating take on jazz — where Welsh roots, Brit-pop nostalgia and world-class improvisation collide.