Jesse Cook

A chance to see the noted Canadian master guitarist, composer, and producer performing live. He’s accompanied by Fethi Nadjem (violin, mandole), Dan Minchom (bass), Matt Sellick (guitar), and either Matais Recharte or Marito Marques (drums, cajón, percussion) – and there’s a special guest star, top oud soloist Sherine Tohamy.

Known for his intoxicating fusion of world music, Cook has travelled the globe looking for sounds that resonate with him; the result is an innovative mix of flamenco, jazz, classical, and world music from India to Spain, and on to Cuba and Latin America. “I want to take people to places they haven’t been,” he said recently: “A place where modern sounds can mix with ancient timbres”. He’s doing two dates here – this one, and the Cultural Foundation in Abu Dhabi tomorrow (14 June). Highly recommended.