{"product_id":"marsden-jazz-the-exu-ticket","title":"Marsden Jazz: The Exu Ticket","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eFriday 9 October 8pm @ The Tap\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe're thrilled to have the brilliant Dave Kane + The Exu as our opening act of Marsden Jazz Festival! It's going to be an exceptional start to the weekend!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eComprised of Irish bassist Dave Kane, British saxophonist James Mainwaring, and Norwegian drummer Emil Karlsen, The Exu is respected within the music community and among audiences.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eDrawing inspiration from Leeds' vibrant jazz and improvised music scene, the band's sound fuses jazz and improvisation with infectious pop hooks and edgy rock elements.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe Exu takes its name and artistic approach from neo-expressionist New York artist Jean-Michel Basquiat and his painting \"Exu\". The name references the trickster psychopomp deity from the Yoruba religion, a patron of boundaries and travellers, invoked during crucial decision-making and responsible for guiding souls to the afterlife. Basquiat's Exu symbolises chaos and a disregard for codified rules and conventional behaviour.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Zapato Brewing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56303937847681,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/1939\/5363\/files\/Jazz2025Feature_1.png?v=1789983848","url":"https:\/\/zapatobrewing.com\/products\/marsden-jazz-the-exu-ticket","provider":"Zapato Brewing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}