Matters Unknown

Queer Jazz exists to platform, nurture and celebrate the emerging queer jazz scene. Programmed by Tina Edwards and Arowah, they have put together an exciting monthly programme of innovative LGBTQI+ artists at The Vortex Jazz Club, supported by Arts Council England.Tickets are flexibly priced – pleas...

Queer Jazz exists to platform, nurture and celebrate the emerging queer jazz scene. Programmed by Tina Edwards and Arowah, they have put together an exciting monthly programme of innovative LGBTQI+ artists at The Vortex Jazz Club, supported by Arts Council England.

Tickets are flexibly priced – please select the pricing tier that reflects your situation. We want as many people as possible to access the gigs so if you’re able to, please consider paying for the highest ticket band, otherwise cheaper tickets will be limited and available on first-come first-serve basis

Queer Jazz exists to platform, nurture and celebrate the emerging queer jazz scene. Programmed by Tina Edwards and Arowah, they have put together an exciting monthly programme of innovative LGBTQI+ artists at The Vortex Jazz Club, supported by Arts Council England.

Tickets are flexibly priced – please select the pricing tier that reflects your situation. We want as many people as possible to access the gigs so if you’re able to, please consider paying for the highest ticket band, otherwise cheaper tickets will be limited and available on first-come first-serve basis

MATTERS UNKNOWN

MATTERS UNKNOWN is the debut project from Jonathan Enser, multi-instrumentalist and composer, and the brass contributor to Nubiyan Twist. He has put together an ensemble that features some of the best musicians in the UK, including Nerija, Emma Jean Thackray, Nala Sinephro and Noya Rao

Sonia Killmann

Sonia Killmann is a saxophone player, electronic musician, and audiovisual artist whose practice is deeply rooted in interdisciplinary work and collaborative processes. Sonia's recent work explores queer identity through improvisation and self-expression, drawing inspiration from Pauline Oliveros' concepts of collective listening and sonic meditation. The composer explores this through experimental jazz, by merging the electronic sounds of modular synthesizers with acoustic instruments, such as the tenor saxophone. Since early 2022, they have been creating immersive experiences as an electronic and multimedia composer associated with Cryptic Glasgow.

Sonia Killmann has collaborated on an interdisciplinary level with many artists, from Scottish Ballet dancers like Constant Vigier and Jamiel Laurence to visual artists such as Mettje Hunneman and Laura Mannelli. Their work often stems from improvisational processes, resulting in live audiovisual shows, sound art, and scores. At Sonica 2024 Sonia collaborated with Laura Mannelli on their immersive installation Umweltraum((a)), which was supported by Kultur | lx Arts Council Luxembourg and commissioned by Cryptic Glasgow.

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