Laura Jurd ‘Rites and Revelations’

About the show

One of the most distinctive voices in jazz and improvised music, Mercury-nominated Laura Jurd’s unique approach to the trumpet is celebrated in the work that she creates. A past BBC New Generation Artist, Laura’s love of folk traditions can often be heard in her music, alongside her background in classical composition. The result is a melodic world full of compelling twists and turns, whilst retaining a grounded sense of familiarity.

In the past couple of years, Laura’s love of traditional music has deepened playing alongside the likes of English accordionist Martin Green (Lau) and Irish fiddle player Ultan O’Brien. Her astonishing album ‘Rites and Revelations’, released in October 2025 to critical acclaim, sees this magical trio propelled by the otherworldly sounds of Ruth Goller on bass and Corrie Dick on drums. Regularly bringing this music to life as part of Laura’s touring band is genre-defying guitarist-of-the-moment, Tara Cunningham, having joined Laura on stages such as a sold-out Union Chapel as part of London Jazz Festival and Cologne Jazzweek to name a few.

“The kind of musician I’d like to be in my next life” – Jamie Cullum, BBC Radio 2