BOLDEN. is a UK-based jazz house duo blending the soul of jazz with the rhythm of electronic
music. Formed by multi-instrumentalists Reuben Barrett and Catherine Rannus in 2024, the
project fuses Reuben’s raw, self-taught rhythm with Catherine’s classically trained melodic
sensibility. Named in tribute to jazz pioneer Buddy Bolden, the duo aims to evolve the jazz
tradition rather than replicate it.
Known for their magnetic live sets—where they switch between sax, flute, drums, guitar, keys,
and vocals—BOLDEN. has quickly risen as a standout in the jazz-electronic space. They’ve
earned millions of streams, over 1M monthly Spotify listeners, and spots on major editorial
playlists like New Music Friday UK and Jazz House. Their fan-curated playlist, Jazz House
Lounge, now serves over 50,000 listeners.
With a sold-out debut at London’s OMEARA, BOLDEN. is becoming one of the most
talked-about new acts in live music. Their upcoming EP, Would appear to be jazz., challenges
genre boundaries and explores themes of inclusion and identity within jazz.