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Grifton Forbes-Amos

Name: Grifton Forbes-Amos
Start: 2026-06-05T20:45:00+01:00
End: 2026-06-05T23:30:00+01:00
Location: Vortex

When

Friday, 5 June 2026, 20:45 – 23:30

Vortex

11 Gillett Square, London, N16 8AZ, United Kingdom

Time

20:45 – 23:30

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Doors 7:45 PM, Music 8:30 PM - 2 sets of music Line-up: Grifton Forbes-Amos - Trumpet James Akers - Saxophone Jay Verma - Piano Matt May - Bass guitar Jansen Santana - Drum kit Luke McCarthy - Drum kit About: The artist Grifton Forbes-Amos is a trumpet player from the UK. His projects merge the differing aspects of Jazz whilst including the soulful playing within other genres like Gospel and Soul Jazz Additionally, he pays homage to the styles of his Latin influences which culminates in a fusion that creates a form of Jazz that’s like candy to your ears. Something that is sweet, that you can enjoy listening to the compositions and brought to its pinnacle through the solos. His music intends to take you on a euphoric journey leaving you smiling from ear to ear and always wanting more. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0sMJd7Oxor8&t=4s

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