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Since forming in 1993 Just East of Jazz has gained an enviable reputation as one of the first and best groups to explore the connections between jazz and klezmer, but quickly developed a sound and approach which is all their own, and which now takes in a much wider range of influences. Jeremy Shoham's concept and compositional style, is expressed through the personal and idiosyncratic voice of Just East of Jazz, which continues to gain in strength...

Originally the title Just East of Jazz was almost literal, with the band setting out to integrate their fascination with jazz, klezmer and Balkan musical ingredients. Now it's a metaphor for a group which has a uniquely off-beam take on contemporary music, incorporating world, folk and classical influences in their impressionistic style. Composition and improvisation are seamlessly linked, an approach which has led to favourable comparisons with fusion pioneers Weather Report.

In Jeremy's compositions you'll hear his subconscious at work, drawing on his suburban teenage fascination with American jazz, a weakness for sentimental melody from the old-world diaspora, and a performing career that has taken in Mecca ballrooms and barmitzvah bands. A dominant presence on the UK jazz scene, Just East of Jazz continue to captivate audiences with their intimate live performances.

Led by saxophonist and composer Jeremy Shoham, the line-up includes virtuoso Neil Angilley on piano (his numerous credits include US3, Snowboy, Down to the bone, Steve Martland, Vanessa Mae and James Galway), joining long-standing collaborators Rick Finlay (percussion) and Phil Scragg (bass)

They have just released their first live album More than four: live at the lighthouse, with special guest Gilad Atzmon. Their three previous cd's, Feast (2002), Swerve (1999) and Just East of Jazz (1996), have drawn an ecstatic response from the UK national and jazz press, and are played regularly on JazzFM and BBC radio.