Hannah Horton Quartet
The Hannah Horton Quartet is an exciting and powerful ensemble led by award-winning saxophonist, composer, and bandleader Hannah Horton. Blending contemporary jazz with influences from folk, funk, and groove-based music, the quartet delivers an immersive and captivating live experience.
At the heart of the quartet is Hannah’s expressive and commanding saxophone voice, bringing deep emotion and energy to every performance. With a stellar rhythm section of top-tier musicians, the band creates a seamless interplay of melody, harmony, and improvisation, offering fresh takes on jazz classics alongside Hannah’s compelling original compositions.
From intimate jazz clubs to major festival stages, the Hannah Horton Quartet has captivated audiences across the UK, performing at venues such as Pizza Express Jazz Club, The Vortex, Bulls Head Barnes, Crazy Coqs, Toulouse Lautrec, and the EFG London Jazz Festival. Their sound is authentic, engaging, and deeply rooted in the rich traditions of jazz while pushing creative boundaries.
Whether delivering high-energy grooves, soulful ballads, or adventurous improvisations, the Hannah Horton Quartet continues to establish itself as one of the most exciting groups on the UK jazz scene today.
Hannah Horton / Tony Kofi Double Baritone Quintet
The Hannah Horton / Tony Kofi Double Baritone Quintet is a powerhouse collaboration between two of the UK’s most formidable saxophonists, Hannah Horton and Tony Kofi. With their commanding baritone saxophones leading the charge, this unique quintet explores the rich, resonant depths of jazz, blending deep grooves, hard-swinging energy, and soulful storytelling.
Known for their bold, dynamic interplay and masterful improvisation, Hannah and Tony bring a fresh perspective to the baritone sax, showcasing its expressive range in a way rarely heard. Supported by an exceptional rhythm section, the quintet delivers a mix of original compositions, reimagined classics, and electrifying new arrangements that highlight the deep, thunderous tones of the baritone while pushing the instrument’s creative boundaries.
Having already made waves with sold-out performances, this quintet is fast becoming one of the most exciting and distinctive projects on the UK jazz scene. Expect high-energy swing, deep bluesy textures, and an unrelenting musical conversation between two of the country’s leading saxophonists.
Hannah Horton / Tara Minton
The Hannah Horton & Tara Minton Duo is a mesmerising and boundary-pushing collaboration between two exceptional musicians, saxophonist Hannah Horton and harpist/vocalist Tara Minton. Together, they create an elegant sonic landscape both intimate and expansive where groove meets serenity and melody meets innovation.
Blending the rich, soulful tones of Hannah’s saxophones with the ethereal beauty of Tara’s harp and voice, this duo offers a fresh and unexpected perspective on straight ahead jazz. Their repertoire moves effortlessly between reimagined standards, folk-infused melodies, and stunning original compositions, each piece presented with storytelling and deep emotional expression.
With both artists known for their ability to captivate audiences and push creative boundaries, this duo offers a performance that is intimate, powerful, delicate and commanding. The contrast and interplay between the deep resonance of the saxophone and the shimmering, intricate textures of the harp create a spellbinding atmosphere that lingers long after the final note.
J Steps
Award winning J Steps is a ground breaking jazz ensemble for female and non-binary jazz musicians under the age of 18. Founded and directed by Hannah Horton, J Steps nurtures the talent of improvising young musicians with it’s main aim being to balance a historic lack of representation of women in jazz.
J Steps have performed at the EFG London Jazz Festival and at venues including Saffron Hall, Toulouse Lautrec and Jazz Cafe POSK. Rarely do you get to experience a teenage ensemble as authentic, musical and tight as this!
“Visionary organisation”
“Student musicians inspiring”
“J Steps is an example of what we can do to ensure the future of the music we love”
– Maxine Gordon, wife of Jazz Saxophonist Dexter Gordon.
