Named Jazz Instrumentalist of the Year (Jazz FM Awards, 2025), trumpeter Mark Kavuma has earned a reputation as a leading figure in British jazz. Equally adept at performing on the cutting edge of London’s vibrant nu-jazz scene as mentoring emerging talent, he balances community engagement with his artistic pursuits.
Celebrated for his distinctive trumpet sound, blending lyricism, soulful tone, and graceful technique, his performances exude joy and inspire deep connection between artist and audience. His compositional style, rich in colour, texture, and harmony, immerses bandmates and listeners alike in a vibrant, contemporary musical landscape.
Kavuma has released eight albums featuring his original compositions: Mark Kavuma & The Banger Factory – Magnum Opus (2024), The Dandy (2024), Erskine & Kavuma – Ultrasound (2023), The Banger Factory – Warriors (2022), Back-to-Back (2022, debut piano record), Arashi No Ato (2021), The Banger Factory (2019, Ubuntu), and Kavuma (2018, Ubuntu), which was named one of the year’s best albums by DownBeat magazine.
Mark is also a dedicated educator and creative mentor. He serves as an associate music leader for Tomorrow’s Warriors. Kavuma’s multifaceted career reflects his commitment to innovation, education, and the ongoing evolution of music, cementing his status as a significant force in contemporary jazz.
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