Sholto plays David Axelrod

AGMP Concerts present SHOLTO plays DAVID AXELROD SHOLTO's 12-piece group perform the music of the legendary cinematic soul producer who has been sampled by Madlib, DJ Shadow, Dr. Dre and more. SHOLTO brings Axelrod's enduring legacy to life onstage.

Expect the sounds of psychedelia, jazz, soul and the soundtracks of the 60s and 70s, with SHOLTO himself anchoring the performance on drums. David Axelrod gained recognition in the 60s for blending jazz, rock, soul, and classical influences into lush, cinematic compositions.

A visionary composer, producer, and arranger, his genre-defying work not only shaped the music of artists such as Lou Rawls and The Electric Prunes, it also became a treasure trove for hip-hop artists, with his work sampled by Dr.

Dre, DJ Shadow, A Tribe Called Quest, Pete Rock, Earl Sweatshirt, J Dilla, De La Soul, DJ Krush, Ghostface Killah, Eminem, Drake, GZA and many more. SHOLTO's music expresses a warm array of colours, analogue instrumental grooves and euphoric sentimentality.

His music career began in 2013, when a record deal took him to LA, leading to him working with producers like Nick Waterhouse (Allah-Las) before returning to the UK and collaborating with the likes of Inflo (Cleo Sol), and Dan Carey (Wet Leg, Squid).

Tom McBrien is a pianist, composer and arranger with 25 years of experience at the piano. His work has taken him across the UK, Europe, North America and Asia, performing and touring in a wide range of musical settings.

Alongside his work as a performer and collaborator, Tom releases music independently under his own name across all major streaming platforms.

His releases also include work with DeepMatter Records and Wonderfulsound Libraries, showcasing his versatility as both a recording artist and composer.

Throughout his career, Tom has performed and recorded with an array of artists, including Sholto, Lady Wray, Rachel Kitchlew, Don Glori and The Offline, among many others.