In the wake of Who We Are, his acclaimed third studio outing, the London-born pianist Ashley Henry has announced he will tour the UK in 2025 with his singular blend of jazz, soul, and hip-hop.
The tour will take Henry to seven destinations across the UK, beginning with a performance at London’s Queen Elizabeth Hall on 12th April 2025. Henry will perform selections from Who We Are, an album with several collaborations; with the Grammy-nominated poet and lyricist Aja Monet, Grammy-nominated trumpeter Theo Croker, vocalist Judi Jackson, and London hip-hop artist MAK.
Taking on inspirations that reflect his London upbringing and Jamaican heritage, Ashley Henry’s genre-bending sound and collaborative practice draw from being a diligent student of the Black radical traditions. Exposed to futurism and history, pulse, restlessness, and poise, the young talent naturally gravitated towards muses that have shaped his complex artistry today. From the powerful words of James Baldwin and Angela Davis to the soulful pieces of Ahmed Jamal and George Benson, Henry’s vivid expressions of jazz culture feel as beautiful as they are meaningful. Henry’s deep-rooted influences and visionary conviction make him one of the most exciting musicians to emerge from London in recent years.
Tickets for Ashley’s tour available – HERE
The itinerary:
April
12th April 2025 – Queen Elizabeth Hall, London
29th April 2025 – Band On The Wall, Manchester
30th April 2025 – CLWB IFOR Bach, Cardiff
May
1st May 2025 – Louisiana, Bristol
4th May 2025 – Headrow House, Leeds
5th May 2025 – Hug & Pint, Glasgow
6th May 2025 – Bodega, Nottingham
Ashley Henry will be on tour in the UK throughout April and May 2025
