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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
Lifestyle
William Hosie

Femi Koleoso of Ezra Collective: ‘In moments of desperation, music can remind us there’s more to live for’

In 2020, British jazz quintet Ezra Collective embarked on their first world tour. They travelled to Japan, Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand. Then, the pandemic hit.

They found themselves back home in London with little else to do than what musicians do best: compose. Sparked by a conversation about imposter syndrome with artist and director Sir Steve McQueen (12 Years A Slave, Hunger, Small Axe), the band’s new album, Where I’m Meant To Be, reframes feeling out of place as a launchpad for growth.

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