Alina Bzhezhinska and Tony Kofi

Alina Bzhezhinska harp

Tony Kofi saxes

 Undoubtedly one of the leading harpists in the world today, Alina Bzhezhinska (a.k.a. AlinaHipHarp) is a one-woman powerhouse on a mission to bring harp to the forefront of contemporary sound.  She is creator of HipHarpCollective, who recently won the Parliamentary Jazz Award’s Best Ensemble of the Year 2024.

Tony Kofi is a multi award winning saxophonists, with a recording career that has seen collaborations with Donald Byrd, Eddie Henderson, Abdullah Ibrahim and Ornette Coleman to name a few. His recent solo work, in particular his 2020 album ‘A Different Kind Of Soul’ and his recently re-issued ‘Plays Monk’ cement his reputation as one of the UK’s most accomplished saxophonists.

‘…shimmers with grace and beauty. Altera Vita is a powerful, moving, take-your-breath-away masterpiece.’ Downbeat Magazine reviewing new album Altera Vita

 ‘This spare, superb duo album might have come from on high, such is its soul-cleansing timeliness, astral travelling indeed.’ Jazzwise Magazine on Altera Vita