Grifton Forbes-Amos
soul jazz latin jazz contemporary jazz
Influences: Clifford Brown, Lee Morgan, Woody Shaw
Trumpet-led contemporary jazz band that weaves soulful grooves, Latin rhythms, and gospel influences into accessible, melodic arrangements. Forbes-Amos builds his compositions for the journey through the solos, creating warm, euphoric music that balances composition with improvisation across a six-piece ensemble.
Personnel:
Grifton Forbes-Amos (trumpet)
James Akers (saxophone)
Jay Verma (piano)
Matt May (bass guitar)
Jansen Santana (drum kit)
Luke McCarthy (drum kit)
Upcoming gigs
- Fri 05 Jun — 19:45 — Grifton Forbes-Amos at Vortex Jazz Club