ENKI Quartet feat. Ruta Sipola @ Blues'n'Jazz Rallye
ENKI Quartet are a modern jazz quartet founded in Manchester, United Kingdom. Drawing on a wide range of influences from Alfa Mist to John Zorn, the four young musicians focus on spontaneity and synergy. They have presented their original repertoire in the UK (Manchester & London), Luxembourg and Germany and have released 2 EPs so far. The band played their debut gig in Soup Kitchen Manchester in May 2019 collaborating with the London-based afro-jazz band “Kiki and the Tiger”. In July 2019 they played the inaugural pre-shows of the new “ECHTERLIVE” Festival in Luxembourg. ENKI Quartet then continued playing gigs in the UK, frequenting well-known Mancunian venues like “Matt&Phreds Jazz Club” and “Band on the Wall”.
Ruta Sipola is a jazz flautist based in London, England.
Having accompanied renowned artists such as Chronixx, Wizkid, The Cavemen, Lucy Rose, Maribou State, Masego and others, Ruta's musical journey has been nothing short of extraordinary. Her performances at prestigious venues including Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Alexandra Palace, The Roundhouse, Church of Sound, Earth Hackney, Ronnie Scott's jazz club etc. have left a lasting impression on all who have had the pleasure of listening to her play.
Ruta's musical talents have also taken her to various festivals both in the UK and internationally. From Citysplash festival to St. Kitts music festival, Love Supreme, North Sea Jazz Festival and others.
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