Led Bib
Jazz group from London
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Led Bib is a modern jazz group from London, England.[1] Its fourth album, Sensible Shoes, was shortlisted for the 2009 Mercury Prize.[2][3]
Led Bib | |
|---|---|
| Origin | London, England |
| Genres | Modern jazz |
| Years active | 2003–present |
| Labels | Cuneiform Records, RareNoiseRecords |
| Members | Mark Holub Pete Grogan Chris Williams Liran Donin |
| Website | www.ledbib.com |
History
Mark Holub, the band's drummer and leader,[4] formed the group in 2003 while studying at Middlesex University.[5] Their debut album, Arboretum, won the Peter Whittingham Jazz Award in 2005.[6] Their second album, Sizewell Tea, followed in 2007. A limited-edition live album was released in 2008.[7] The band's fourth album, Sensible Shoes, was nominated for the 2009 Mercury Prize.[8] Its fifth album, Bring Your Own, was released on 7 February 2011.[9] In 2014, the band released the album The People in Your Neighbourhood and a live vinyl LP The Good Egg.[10][11] In 2016, Led Bib signed with UK-based label RareNoiseRecords, and recorded two albums with them, Umbrella Weather and It's Morning.[12] Their latest album was released on Cuneiform Records on August 29, 2025, called Hotel Pupik, and their first as a quartet since the departure of keboardist McLaren.[13]
Band members
- Mark Holub – drums
- Pete Grogan – alto saxophone
- Chris Williams – alto saxophone
- Liran Donin – double bass
- Toby McLaren – keyboards
Discography
- Arboretum (2005)[14]
- Sizewell Tea (2007)[15]
- Live (2008)[16]
- Sensible Shoes (2009)
- Bring Your Own (2011)
- The People in Your Neighbourhood (2014)[10][17]
- The Good Egg (2014) - vinyl and download only
- Umbrella Weather (2017)
- Umbrella Weather Live (2018)
- It's Morning (2019)[18]
- Live at Vortex Jazz Club (2020)
- Hotel Pupik (2025)[13]
