Next date in London
GoGo Penguin is a jazz trio formed in 2012 in Manchester, UK. Close to nu jazz and signed to Blue Note, the group comprises pianist Chris Illingworth, bassist Nick Blacka and drummer Jon Scott.
Next date in London: 16 November at Koko.
Upcoming dates
2 upcoming dates
Upcoming concerts
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Jazz
GoGo Penguin
Koko
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Listen & watch
Most-streamed tracks
GoGo Penguin’s most-streamed tracks on Deezer. This is not a concert setlist, but a good idea of the songs the audience knows. 30-second previews.
- Hopopono v2.0 (Deluxe Edition)
- Kamaloka v2.0 (Deluxe Edition)
- Ocean In A Drop Ocean In A Drop (Music For Film)
- Glimmerings Everything Is Going to Be OK
- Atomised GoGo Penguin
Source: GoGo Penguin on Deezer
Profile
- Latest album
- Necessary Fictions (2025)
- Formed
- 2012 · Manchester
- Origin
- United Kingdom
- Label
- Blue Note
About — The artist
GoGo Penguin is a jazz group from Manchester, United Kingdom. It is made up of pianist Chris Illingworth, bassist Nick Blacka and drummer Jon Scott (who replaced original drummer Rob Turner in December 2021). According to critics, they stand out for their unpredictable rhythms, catchy piano melodies, the power of their bass and their highly infectious riffs. Associated with nu jazz, they compose, share ideas and play with synergy to create a unique sound.
Discography
- Fanfares 2012
- v2.0 2014
- Man Made Object 2016
- A Humdrum Star 2018
- Gogo Penguin 2020
- Live from Studio 2 2020
- Everything Is Going to Be OK 2023
- From the North - GoGo Penguin Live in Manchester 2024
- Necessary Fictions 2025