Led Bib
Led Bib | |
|---|---|
| Origin | London, England |
| Genres | Modern jazz |
| Years active | 2003–present |
| Labels | Cuneiform Records, RareNoiseRecords |
| Members | Mark Holub Pete Grogan Chris Williams Liran Donin |
| Website | www.ledbib.com |
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]
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, and recorded two albums with them, Umbrella Weather and It's Morning.[12] Their latest album was released on Cuneiform Records on August 29, 2025, called Hotel Pupik, and their first as a quartet since the departure of keboardist McLaren.[13]
Band members
- Mark Holub – drums
- Pete Grogan – alto saxophone
- Chris Williams – alto saxophone
- Liran Donin – double bass
- Toby McLaren – keyboards
Discography
- Arboretum (2005)[14]
- Sizewell Tea (2007)[15]
- Live (2008)[16]
- Sensible Shoes (2009)
- Bring Your Own (2011)
- The People in Your Neighbourhood (2014)[10][17]
- The Good Egg (2014) - vinyl and download only
- Umbrella Weather (2017)
- Umbrella Weather Live (2018)
- It's Morning (2019)[18]
- Live at Vortex Jazz Club (2020)
- Hotel Pupik (2025)[13]
References
- ^ Lynch, Dave. "Sensible Shoes review". Allmusic. Retrieved 22 July 2009.
- ^ Graham, Stephen (21 July 2009). "Led Bib and The Invisible Nominated For The Mercury". Jazzwise. Retrieved 20 August 2009.
- ^ "Mercury Prize 2009: The nominees". BBC. 21 July 2009. Retrieved 20 August 2009.
- ^ Fordham, John (1 May 2009). "Led Bib: Sensible Shoes". The Guardian. Retrieved 14 August 2009.
- ^ "From Middlesex to Mercury – graduates Led Bib are nominated for top music award" (PDF) (Press release). Middlesex University. 27 July 2009. Archived from the original (PDF) on 22 February 2012. Retrieved 3 September 2009.
- ^ "Peter Whittingham Jazz Award". Jazzwise. 5 March 2007. Retrieved 20 August 2009.
- ^ "Led Bib Prepares for Mini-Tour". Jazzwise. 22 October 2008. Archived from the original on 6 October 2009. Retrieved 20 August 2009.
- ^ Nicholson, Stuart (16 August 2009). "Led Bib (Jazz Review)". The Guardian. Guardian News and Media. Retrieved 20 August 2009.
- ^ Smith, Sid (31 January 2011). "Mercury nominated jazz quintet's latest is a thing of unfettered joy". BBC Music. Retrieved 9 April 2011.
- ^ a b Fordham, John (17 April 2014). "Led Bib: The People in Your Neighbourhood – best album yet from British jazz-rockers". Guardian News and Media. Retrieved 2 May 2014.
- ^ Kitching, Sean (25 April 2014). "Led Bib: The People in Your Neighbourhood / The Good Egg". The Quietus. Retrieved 2 May 2014.
- ^ Grady, Spencer (13 January 2017). "Led Bib: Led Bib's Anti-Blitz Vid Heralds Album And UK Tour". Jazzwise. Retrieved 13 January 2017.
- ^ a b "Hotel Pupik". cuneiformrecords.bandcamp.com. Retrieved 28 August 2025.
- ^ Led Bib - Arboretum, retrieved 2 January 2026
- ^ Calder, Robert R. (30 August 2007). "Led Bib: Sizewell Tea » PopMatters". www.popmatters.com. Retrieved 2 January 2026.
- ^ Bungey, John (23 February 2008). "Led Bib: Live". www.thetimes.com. Retrieved 2 January 2026.
- ^ ljazzn (10 April 2014). "CD Review: Led Bib – The People In Your Neighbourhood". London Jazz News. Retrieved 2 January 2026.
- ^ londonjazz (23 January 2020). "Led Bib – "It's Morning"". London Jazz News. Retrieved 2 January 2026.
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