Josephine Davies is a musical artist at the forefront of the UK contemporary music scene, pushing the boundaries of jazz with her main artistic project Satori, a chordless trio with an emphasis on extended and collaborative improvisation. It is a project that combines her seeking of freedom of expression with her interest in Japanese philosophy and lifestyle. How Can We Wake? is the group’s third album, forging a deeper relationship with Buddhist philosophy to create an inner space filled with melody, rhythmic freedom and empathetic interplay.

Now becoming equally known as a composer, Davies’ unique voice is a blend of classical, jazz and folk music, creating an intensely dynamic sound infused with the Nordic quality of her Shetland roots. Deeply influenced by the American composer Maria Schneider, Josephine was resident composer and tenor player for the London Jazz Orchestra from 2011-2016, and leads has her own big band ‘The Enso Ensemble’. As a saxophonist she is known for her melodic focus, versatility and unique style.