Five of A Kind

'Five of A Kind' is a London-based quintet project and features a group of young, sonically adventurous, artistically distinct musicians such as rising trumpet star Klara Devlin. The band met while studying together in the Jazz Department at the Royal Academy of Music and by exploring London's vibrant and eclectic jazz scene. The band perform original compositions written specifically with these musicians in mind, as well as being influenced by the writing and improvising of both modern New York and European Jazz.

October's Song/ A Shared Solitude' Five of A Kind - Live in Wales:

'Once Stepping Forward; To Step(s) Back' - Five of a Kind - Live in London

'This trio, formed during Laurie’s first year studying at the Royal Academy of Music, features London-based musicians Finn Genockey on drums and Zaki Osahn on bass. It is a vehicle for exploring material that pushes and attempts to break the limits of form, rhythm, and harmony, always seeking melodic and musical solutions. Inspired by the work of modern trios such as Enemy, the Micah Thomas Trio and pianists such as Yvonne Rodgers and Lex Korten, and a deep love for all that has been spoken in this emblematic instrumentation historically, the group strives for music that grows bidirectionally. However, most of all striving for music grounded in the present and an organic improvisational conversation. Laurie’s compositional approach draws on a deep love of contemporary classical and folk music, and attempts to write improvisational forms in which all of these sonic worlds can feel at home. '

'J.W.D' - live @ The Royal Academy of Music - May 2026

'A Day Once Dawned' - live @ Brouhaha Bar - July 2026