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Tortoise + Jeremiah Chiu & Marta Sofia Honer

Part of EFG London Jazz Festival

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the five band members are standing under a tree on a sunny day

Widely considered one of the most influential contemporary music groups of the last 40 years, Tortoise will perform new pieces alongside classics from their catalogue of boundary-defying music.

Comprised of Jeff Parker, Dan Bitney, Douglas McCombs, John Herndon, and John McEntire, Tortoise is hailed as the pace-setters of the post-rock sound. The Chicago Tribune described Tortoise’s sound as ‘mood music that refuses to be shoved into the background, as inviting as it is challenging.' Releasing seven albums since 1990, Tortoise has steadily and intuitively evolved across its life, creating genre defying music that is as timeless as it is ahead of the curve.

LA duo Jeremiah Chiu & Marta Sofia Honer open with masterful acoustic-electronic blends from their three International Anthem albums, including 2025’s Different Rooms.

Please note, there has been a change to the band’s line-up for the performance. Guitarist James Elkington will be joining Tortoise, replacing Jeff Parker. James has worked with Tortoise frequently.

Tagged with: Contemporary music EFG London Jazz Festival 2025

Please note, there has been a change to the band’s line-up for this performance. Guitarist James Elkington will be joining Tortoise for the show (matinee & evening), replacing Jeff Parker. James has worked with Tortoise frequently. The music and repertoire will remain the same.

Age guidance: This event is suitable for audiences aged 5+. Under 14's must be accompanied by someone aged 16 or over.

This performance may contain strobe and haze effects. 

Please note that the matinee concert will not include the support artists.

Stage times

Matinee show:

2.30 - 4pm - Tortoise. No interval


Evening show:

7.30 - 8pm  Jeremiah Chiu & Marta Sofia Honer (support)

8 - 8.20pm Interval 

8.20 - 9.50pm Tortoise

Presented by Serious. 

Performers

  • James Elkington   Guitar
  • Dan Bitney   Synthesizers
  • Douglas McCombs   Bass
  • John Herndon   Percussion
  • John McEntire   Drum

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