“It will not be many years before Misha becomes one of the world’s leading figures in music” La Jornada (Mexico) “Both his composing talents and his propulsive bass-playing are currently such hot UK jazz news” The Guardian “Soul-enhancing jazz” BBC Radio 3 Award-winning, London-based jazz bass player, composer and arranger Misha Mullov-Abbado is a musician who combines great imagination with raw talent and a clear vision. A BBC New Generation Artist and with three critically acclaimed albums under his name, his most recent offering "Effra" showcases his ‘melodic gift’ (The Guardian) and ability to masterfully combine beautifully-crafted compositions with free-spirited improvisation. Written over a three-year period the album, due to be released in early 2025, marks the arrival of an artist who has been on a voyage of self-discovery. An experienced band-leader and versatile sideman, Misha regularly performs all over the UK and around the world. A prolific composer and arranger in his own right, Misha embraces his jazz, classical, pop and folk influences and writes for a variety of jazz groups, as well as various classical soloists and ensembles. Commissions include work with BBC Radio 3 who commissioned his cello concerto which was premiered at London’s Southbank Centre by Matthew Barley and the BBC Concert Orchestra. In 2024 he was part of a release on ECM Records "Za Górami" in a trio with Alice Zawadzki and Fred Thomas which was The Guardian's Jazz album of the month.