{"title":"Rob Luft","description":"\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eRob Luft is a London-based jazz guitarist and composer whose work blends west African highlife, English folk, indie rock and contemporary jazz into a sound that's entirely his own. Born in Sidcup in November 1993, Luft has rapidly established himself as one of Europe's most compelling young voices in modern jazz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eA Royal Academy of Music graduate, Luft received the prestigious Kenny Wheeler Prize in 2016 and placed second in the Montreux Jazz Guitar Competition the same year. He was selected as a BBC New Generation Jazz Artist from 2019 to 2022, a recognition that reflects his standing among Britain's finest jazz musicians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eHis debut album Riser arrived in 2017 on Edition Records, followed by Life Is The Dancer in 2020 and Dahab Days. Each release has pushed his artistic boundaries further. His collaborations with Swiss-Albanian singer Elina Duni on ECM Records have taken him from New York's Le Poisson Rouge to Montreux Jazz Festival and Cairo, building an international audience for his distinctive guitar work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eBeyond his own projects, Luft performs regularly with John Surman, Django Bates, The Cinematic Orchestra and Byron Wallen's Four Corners. In November 2023, he performed his self-penned concerto for electric guitar and symphony orchestra at Queen Elizabeth Hall with the BBC Concert Orchestra during London Jazz Festival, demonstrating his range as both performer and composer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eWhether exploring the sun-baked textures of Egypt or the intricate interplay of small ensemble jazz, Rob Luft brings technical brilliance and emotional depth to everything he plays.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"rob-luft-dahab-days-limited-edition-vinyl-lp","title":"Rob Luft - Dahab Days (Limited Edition Vinyl LP)","description":"\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eBritish guitarist Rob Luft transports listeners to sun-drenched horizons with Dahab Days, a sublime collection of contemporary jazz that captures the warmth and wonder of the Egyptian coastal town that inspired it. Pressed on beautiful marble cream vinyl and limited to just 500 copies worldwide, this Edition Records release is a treasure for collectors and jazz enthusiasts alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eLuft's virtuosic guitar work weaves through ten carefully crafted compositions, supported by an exceptional ensemble including Tom McCredie on bass, Corrie Dick on drums and percussion, and Joe Webb on organ and piano. The album is elevated by stunning guest appearances from vocalist and violinist Alice Zawadzki, whose ethereal voice graces three tracks, trumpet master Byron Wallen, and saxophonists Steve Buckley and Joe Wright. String arrangements featuring the Nolan sisters on cello and viola, alongside violinists Laura Senior and Simmy Singh, add lush textures to several pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eFrom the flowing meditation of opening track \"Be Water, My Friend\" to the tender closer \"Lunar Landscape\", the album moves between contemplative beauty and joyful energy. Luft's interpretation of Duke Ellington's \"African Flower\" sits comfortably alongside original compositions like \"Bliss Out\" and \"Endless Summer\", each track painting vivid sonic landscapes that evoke endless skies, warm breezes and timeless rhythms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eReleased in October 2023, Dahab Days showcases Luft's gift for melody and his ability to create music that feels both intimate and expansive. This limited pressing won't be around forever.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Edition Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42555545157691,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3203\/3339\/files\/EDN1221_DahabDays_Packshot-1-600x600_jpg.webp?v=1761472876"}],"url":"https:\/\/lushliferecords.com.au\/collections\/rob-luft.oembed","provider":"Lush Life Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}