This week, Shez Raja will take to the stage of the Wirral’s lauded Future Yard alongside electric guitar sensation Guthrie Govan, to present his new album Spellbound. Born and raised in Parkgate, Raja will return to his hometown venue for a special homecoming show as part of Milap‘s special 40th milestone.
Voted one of the ‘Hottest Bass Players in the World’ by readers of Bass Player magazine and widely known for his collaborations with global jazz legends Mike Stern, Randy Brecker and Wayne Krantz, Shez Raja is an established luminary of the international jazz and funk scene. Raja’s eighth studio album Spellbound is a breath-taking exploration of deep grooves, dazzling improvisation and hypnotic soundscapes – an amalgamation of Shez’s trademark ‘Indo-jazz-funk’ sound.
Joining him on-stage is Guthrie Govan, a man with numerous accolades, including being voted ‘Guitarist of the Year’ in Guitarist magazine. The go-to player for Hans Zimmer, Govan’s virtuosic technique and bold creativity have earned him a reputation as guitar royalty on the world stage.
Future Yard + Milap present
Shez Raja & Guthrie Govan
Friday 18th July 2025, 7:30pm
Future Yard, 75 Argyle Street, Birkenhead, CH41 6AB
