midori jaeger + Iris

Event 6.0 of Season 4.0 

midori jaeger - (Re)planted EP Launch
with support from ONT

Originally from Japan and now based in London, cellist, singer and composer midori jaeger brings her (Re)planted EP Launch to Shrewsbury with her full band.

Drawing on influences from jazz, folk, contemporary classical music and electronics, midori creates immersive and deeply personal songs exploring themes of identity, belonging and place.

Her new double EP, (Re)planted, reflects on a childhood spent across multiple continents and the challenge of establishing roots in unfamiliar landscapes. Written at the cello-an instrument crafted from a once-living tree-the songs draw poignant parallels between the natural world and the human search for home, connection and self.

A genre-defying artist and collaborator, midori has performed with Imogen Heap, Courtney Pine, Daughter, Patrick Watson, Jessie Ware and Tanita Tikaram. Alongside her work as a performer, she also composes for film, dance and theatre.

Opening the evening are Iris, a young and vibrant contemporary jazz trio bringing fresh energy, adventurous improvisation and dynamic interplay. Their inventive approach to modern jazz provides the perfect introduction to an evening of musical exploration and discovery.

Join us in the intimate surroundings of the Darwin Room at Shrewsbury Library for a special night of live music as we celebrate the launch of midori jaeger's powerful new EP, (Re)planted