Jazz Orient with Baluji Shrivastav OBE
Jazz Orient are Baluji Shrivastav OBE (sitar, dilruba, gopi), Linda Shanovitch (vocals, percussion), Alex Hill (keyboards, vocals), Sukhdeep Dhanjal (tabla) & Rishi Gulati (saxophone) who celebrate Latin, Indian & Jazz music, creating a kaleidoscope of rhythms and melodies with intricate patterns of percussive footwork and graceful movements from Indian dance.
With six albums so far and several tours, guest artists include Fiaz Khan, Guy Barker, Andy Sheppard, Hossam Ramzy, Sakari Kukku, Talvin Singh, Mike Parker, Gerry Hunt, Andy Platt, and Eric Junkes. Featuring a dazzling array of instruments and full of surprises, music from Jazz Orient is for the heart, mind and soul. Recent performances include a headline show at the 2023 EFG London Jazz Festival.
Running Time: 1 hour 50 minutes including interval
Jazz Orient… produce fireworks!
Masters of world fusion
Veritable feast of sounds… gorgeous melodies throughout. Lovely stuff.
FAQ
Is this a standing or seated event?
This will be an allocated seating gig. Please contact the venue on 01582 878100 should you have any accessibility needs.
Does the venue have accessible facilities?
The performance space is on the ground floor and is fully accessible to all. Accessible toilets are also located near the space.
Is there parking available at the venue?
Situated in the heart of the cultural quarter, the Hat Factory is a stone’s throw from Luton’s mainline train station and bus interchange. If you are planning to drive to the event please find below a list of the closest car parks to our venue:
Midland Road Station Car Park, Station Road, Luton LU2 0HR - £2.90 to £3.90 depending on day and time
The Mall Central Car Park, John St, Luton LU1 2JE - £1.10 after 6pm
The Mall Market Car Park, Melson Street, Luton LU1 2JX - £1.00 after 6pm
Power Court, 26 Power Court, Luton LU1 3L J - £0.80 after 6pm
Library Road Car Park, Library Road, Luton LU1 2NG – Up to £3.50 for 3 hours
Each car park is a 2-5 minute walk from our venue and are open 24 hours.
Is cash accepted as a form of payment?
At The Hat Factory we are a cashless venue. Therefore, we kindly request that all payments made at the box office and cafe be via electronic methods. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in this matter.
