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Bukky Leo

Contains 6 performances.

Bukky Leo is a pioneer of the jazz scene along with his band Black Egypt.

  • The 3rd Jazz-Poetry Festival: Acid-Jazz-Rap-Poetry Rave

    The 3rd Jazz-Poetry Festival: Acid-Jazz-Rap-Poetry Rave

    26 January 1990 at 
    Tabernacle (7)
    This was the second of three performances over three consecutive nights. Festival supported by Wire and Time Out.   Galliano compere  
  • Bukky Leo Trio, Galliano, Brother Niyi & Sean Williams, Ahmed Sheikh

    Bukky Leo Trio, Galliano, Brother Niyi & Sean Williams, Ahmed Sheikh

    06 April 1990 at 
    Covent Garden Community Centre (182)
  • Bukky Leo Trio (with Gary Crosby & Brian Abrahams), Brother Resistance, Carlos Rigby, Sister Netifa

    Bukky Leo Trio (with Gary Crosby & Brian Abrahams), Brother Resistance, Carlos Rigby, Sister Netifa

    14 September 1990 at 
    Covent Garden Community Centre (182)
  • Everywhere Drums Tour - Jayne Cortez (final performance)

    Everywhere Drums Tour - Jayne Cortez (final performance)

    11 October 1990 at 
    Camden United Theatre (1)
    Final event featuring The Bukky Leo Quartet – including the excellent jazz pianist Jonathan Gee.
  • Poets & Musicians for Peace

    Poets & Musicians for Peace

    24 November 1990 at 
    Covent Garden Community Centre (182)
    This was an Artists For Palestine benefit.
  • Bukky Leo Quartet with The Special G Toasters, Neil Sparkes, Sang (featuring Keith Jafrate), Imruh Bakari, Brother Niyi

    Bukky Leo Quartet with The Special G Toasters, Neil Sparkes, Sang (featuring Keith Jafrate), Imruh Bakari, Brother Niyi

    27 March 1992 at 
    Covent Garden Community Centre (182)
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