Jazz Warriors
Date
1986
History
The Jazz Warriors were an all-black London-based group of jazz musicians that made its debut in 1986. The idea for the band came from the Abibi Jazz Arts — a London organisation that promoted black music and black culture - in 1985. The Jazz Warriors provided black British musicians with a venue to showcase their talents, which until that time was limited mostly to funk music and reggae.
Formed in the 1980s and including 25-plus members, the Jazz Warriors became a showcase for talented young black British musicians, many of whom - including Steve Williamson - went on to achieve international success.
Formed in the 1980s and including 25-plus members, the Jazz Warriors became a showcase for talented young black British musicians, many of whom - including Steve Williamson - went on to achieve international success.