Soul Of The South: Ruby Rushton x Ebi Soda

Cross The Tracks' weekly jazz session brings two of the UK scene's most exciting bands together at London's largest rooftop venue for one night of heavy grooves and fearless improvisation.

Ruby Rushton are the Tenderlonious-led outfit at the heart of the 22a label and one of the most forward-thinking bands to come out of London's jazz underground. Their sound draws on the spiritual lineage of Coltrane, Herbie Hancock and Yusef Lateef, then pushes it into new territory with afrobeat, Latin and hip hop rhythms. Expect deep, driving, dancefloor-ready jazz from a band that has helped shape the modern UK scene.

Ebi Soda are the Tru Thoughts quintet who look like a jazz band but sound like something else entirely. Dubbed-out effects, funky basslines and post-punk grit collide with smooth melodies, broken rhythms and blistering solos, tight one moment, gloriously chaotic the next. From sold-out bedroom-recorded EPs to acclaimed albums Ugh and Honk If You're Sad (featuring Yazz Ahmed), they've become one of the most distinctive voices in British jazz.

Two bands. One stage. South London soul, on London's Largest Rooftop!