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**Knats** is a quintet led by two long-time friends from **Newcastle Upon Tyne**, **Stan Woodward** (bass) and **King David-Ike Elechi** (drums), accompanied by their young virtuoso trumpeter companion **Ferg Kilsby**, The band is defining a new sound known as **Geordie Jazz**, characterized by sophisticated arrangements, incisive melodies and swinging rhythms. After moving to London at the end of 2022, Knats have carved out an important space in the London scene by performing as headliners at Jazz Refreshed and Rough Trade East, both sold out, opening for Str4ta at Jazz Cafe and performing at the BBC Proms, as well as working and performing with artists of the caliber of **Geordie Greep** and **Eddie Chacon** They signed with **Gearbox Records** at the beginning of 2024 and in 2025 they published their self-titled debut album, recorded at Damon Albarn's Studio 13, mixed by the legendary Hugh Padgham. The album received critical acclaim from publications such as Jazzwise, Rolling Stone Japan, The Guardian and many others. On March 29 they will release their second album **A Great Day In Newcastle**, produced by Geordie Greep. The band has defined this new project as "a musical documentation of the North East working class experience". 🇮🇹 Event reserved for ARCI members. Info: www.arci.it 🇬🇧 ARCI membership card is mandatory to enter the event. Info at www.arci.it