Led Bib

Led Bib is a modern jazz group from London, England.[1] Its fourth album, Sensible Shoes, was shortlisted for the 2009 Mercury Prize.[2][3]

Led Bib
OriginLondon, England
GenresModern jazz
Years active2003–present
LabelsCuneiform Records, RareNoiseRecords
Websitewww.ledbib.com
MembersMark Holub
Pete Grogan
Chris Williams
Liran Donin
Toby McLaren

History

Mark Holub, the band's drummer and leader,[4] formed the group in 2003 while studying at Middlesex University.[5] Their debut album, Arboretum, won the Peter Whittingham Jazz Award in 2005.[6] Their second album, Sizewell Tea, followed in 2007. A limited-edition live album was released in 2008.[7] The band's fourth album, Sensible Shoes, was nominated for the 2009 Mercury Prize.[8] Its fifth album, Bring Your Own, was released on 7 February 2011.[9] In 2014, the band released the album The People in Your Neighbourhood and a live vinyl LP The Good Egg.[10] [11] In 2016, Led Bib signed with UK-based label RareNoiseRecords. Its new album Umbrella Weather will be released January 20th, 2017. [12]

Band members

Discography

References
  1. Lynch, Dave. "Sensible Shoes review". Allmusic. Retrieved 2009-07-22.
  2. Graham, Stephen (2009-07-21). "Led Bib and The Invisible Nominated For The Mercury". Jazzwise. Retrieved 2009-08-20.
  3. "Mercury Prize 2009: The nominees". BBC. 2009-07-21. Retrieved 2009-08-20.
  4. Fordham, John (1 May 2009). "Led Bib: Sensible Shoes". The Guardian. Retrieved 2009-08-14.
  5. "From Middlesex to Mercury – graduates Led Bib are nominated for top music award" (PDF) (Press release). Middlesex University. 2009-07-27. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2012-02-22. Retrieved 2009-09-03.
  6. "Peter Whittingham Jazz Award". Jazzwise. 2007-03-05. Retrieved 2009-08-20.
  7. "Led Bib Prepares for Mini-Tour". Jazzwise. 2008-10-22. Archived from the original on 2009-10-06. Retrieved 2009-08-20.
  8. Nicholson, Stuart (2009-08-16). "Led Bib (Jazz Review)". The Guardian. Guardian News and Media. Retrieved 2009-08-20.
  9. Smith, Sid (2011-01-31). "Mercury nominated jazz quintet's latest is a thing of unfettered joy". BBC Music. Retrieved 2011-04-09.
  10. Fordham, John (2014-04-17). "Led Bib: The People in Your Neighbourhood – best album yet from British jazz-rockers". Guardian News and Media. Retrieved 2014-05-02.
  11. Kitching, Sean (2014-04-25). "Led Bib: The People in Your Neighbourhood / The Good Egg". The Quietus. Retrieved 2014-05-02.
  12. Grady, Spencer (2017-01-13). "Led Bib: Led Bib's Anti-Blitz Vid Heralds Album And UK Tour". Jazzwise. Retrieved 2017-01-13.


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