‘Hai la Drum’ (Hit the Road) is an international collaboration of four versatile musicians with a unique blend of influences. Impeccably led by violin virtuoso Baz Stanescu, this gipsy jazz quartet plays traditional Romanian, Russian and other Balkan forms, mixing in some improvisation and unusual arrangements. Featuring Baz Stanescu on violin, Jonny Hepbir on guitar, Pete Watson on accordion and Dan Sheppard on double bass.

Part of ignite, the Royal Albert Hall’s free lunchtime music series in the Café Consort from 12 noon.

Friday 5 September 2008: Hai la Drum
12.00, Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Gore, London SW7 2AP; Box Office: 020 7589 8212

Free entrance

For more details on the band, and to see a schedule of their performances, please go to www.myspace.com/hailadrum