Studio Jazz: Alice Zawadzki, Fred Thomas, Misha Mullov-Abbado

Studio Jazz and SoundCellar Poole are very excited to be launching their inaugural collaboration, with three of the leading musicians on the UK’s contemporary music scene: Alice Zawadzki, Fred Thomas, Misha Mullov-Abbado.

Though all three have worked together in other ensembles and on each other’s individual projects, the trio have now recorded their debut album Za Górami, released on the iconic label ECM Records. The album has received widespread critical acclaim, including a nomination for ‘Best Album’ in the 2025 Jazz FM Awards.

Alice Zawadzki is an outstanding vocalist, violinist, pianist and songwriter with two super albums under her own name; 2014’s ‘China Lane’ and 2019’s ‘Within You Is A World Of Spring’. She was recently awarded ‘Vocalist of the Year’ in the 2025 Jazz FM Awards and has received numerous other awards and nominations from prestigious bodies such as the Parliamentary Jazz Awards and the Royal Philharmonic Society.

Fred Thomas is regarded as one of the UK’s finest musicians, as well as a sought-after arranger and producer. His repertoire covers everything from UK and European folk, to jazz and to his critically acclaimed interpretations of the works of J.S. Bach. Fred is an ECM artist and has collaborated with a whole host of performers ranging from Brian Eno, to Shabaka Hutchings, to Yo-Yo Ma and many others.

Misha Mullov-Abbado is one of the most in-demand bassists on the jazz circuit. In addition to leading his own ensembles and releasing three albums under his own name, he also regularly performs alongside his world-famous classical violinist mother Viktoria Mullova. Misha’s repertoire ranges from popular music, to jazz, to his classical compositions for cello and full orchestra.

Alice Zawadzki: Vocals; Violin

Fred Thomas: Piano; Drums

Misha Mullov-Abbado: Bass