Playfully edgy, eclectic and on the front line of new jazz

Cheeky sax riffs, irresistible bass lines and arguably the UK’s most sought-after drummer.  This is jazz that makes you move to dance-inducing beats and then lounge to a languid melody.  Polar Bear have a refreshing rawness, a sparse sound that can bloom into rich layers.  Unafraid of combining and splicing jazz styles, each number is distinct, from catchy numbers to experimental improvisation.  Their latest album Peepers was released this year on the Leaf label, receiving high praise and four star reviews.  Polar Bear includes Sebastian Rochford (drums) and Leafcutter John (electronics/guitar).

"Polar Bear blast out of the past, full of straight, cool school skills...bursting with edgy, forward-looking lust" Observer Music Monthly