Joe Webb has carved a reputation as one of the most dynamic new pianists in British music. He has performed with the Wynton Marsalis Quartet, recorded and toured with Jamie Cullum and Damian Lewis, supported and guested with Jools Holland across the UK, and appeared solo on Later…with Jools Holland.
Hamstrings & Hurricanes, Joe’s debut album, released in October 2024, draws inspiration from both his Welsh cultural roots and the grit and grandeur of ’90s Brit-pop, while never losing sight of the tradition of pre-1960 jazz piano. The record, produced with his band members, bassist Will Sach (an Academy alum) and drummer Sam Jesson, collides rags, ballads, blues and improvisations into something closer to a mixtape than a straight jazz set.
Joe Webb said: 'It’s surreal to see my debut album sitting alongside such incredible records. I really look forward to the opportunity of sharing our music with a wider audience.'
Joe Webb will perform with his trio at the Mercury Prize Awards Show on Thursday 16 October broadcast live on BBC TV and Radio.