This is an 18+ event. Physical I.D Required. Cenk Esen is an Istanbul-born, London-based pianist and composer. Born to a family of musicians, Cenk grew up listening to post-bop classics alongside mid-noughties pop, shaping a musical sensibility as diverse as the soundscapes of his hometown. After graduating from the Berklee College of Music, where he was a student at the prestigious Global Jazz Institute, Cenk moved to London, quickly establishing himself as a mover and shaker in the scene. The last few years have seen him tour and collaborate with artists like Kamaal Williams, Romarna Campbell, Şam, MckNasty and Tom Driessler. His sophomore album, “Endlessly” featuring Mcknasty, Tom Driessler, Leyla, Güya & Aydın Esen, was recorded at London’s hallowed AIR Studios and will release on the 2nd of May. The idea for this album was inspired by Cenk’s own personal struggles, relationships and how he describes, “Endlessly expecting people and situations to be the way you think/want, and constantly being disappointed. The compositions were born through the reflections on these frustrations I have been having and every song tackles different issues and relationships.” This will be in addition to Cenk’s first full-length album “It’s a Family Thing” (2021) , which had its live debut at the Istanbul Jazz Festival in 2021. 2022 saw Cenk collaborate with US-based drummer Jasper Williamson on “Peace Achievement” (2022), adding to two self-released EP’s. Presented by Jazz re:freshed 18+ event. Physical, scannable ID required for entry (all ages)