Cellist, composer and vocalist Ayanna Witter-Johnson and the London Symphony Orchestra (LSO) Percussion Ensemble perform Ocean Floor Suite: II. Pioneers, a lively, jazz-infused piece.

The performance was recorded in August at the 2023 Edinburgh International Festival headquarters, The Hub. The performers are Witter-Johnson on cello and vocals, Gwilym Simcock on piano, plus the LSO Percussion Ensemble comprising Neil Percy, David Jackson, Sam Walton and Tom Edwards.

Listen to the full album by Ayanna Witter-Johnson, Gwilym Simcock & LSO Percussion Ensemble: https://lnk.to/OceanFloor

Read: ‘The cello is wild and can do all these different things’ - Ayanna Witter-Johnson

Watch: Geza and the 5 DeVils perform at the Edinburgh International Festival

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