Led Bib

Led Bib are one of the original torch bearers for the revitalized young British jazz scene, hailed by The Times as ‘the future of jazz’.

Relentlessly dodging definition, they are both a maverick jazz band and an unlikely rock quintet with a band name that was taken from a protective garment used during dental treatment.

Led Bib’s first album was released in 2005 to widespread critical praise. Since then they have climbed from strength to strength including winning the 2005 Peter Whittingham Jazz Award, previously awarded to the likes of Soweto Kinch, Tom Arthurs and Empirical.

The fourth and latest album ‘Sensible Shoes’ stays true to the Led Bib style by being a riot of unusual ideas. For example the sounds of a deranged waltz and Tom and Jerry chases are mixed with more traditional jazz structures.

Their individual references peer out via Metallica like riffs, Northern Soul licks and down town New York influenced improvisation. ‘Sensible Shoes’ was nominated for the 2009 Mercury Prize.

The band members can usually be found in one another’s homes drinking tea and discussing the merits of different types of biscuit.

Led Bib offer an honest comment on the struggle, drama, losses and loves of life whilst delivering their sound with an element of playfulness.