Ed "Tenderlonious" Cawthorne is a British musician, producer, and composer of considerable versatility and creativity, known for his adeptness on the flute and saxophone as well as his electronic music production. The founder of the record label and musical collective 22a, Tenderlonious has a knack for fusing elements of jazz with modern electronic music, funk, and global rhythms. His musical output, characterized by a boundary-pushing approach, incorporates the expressive tones of his wind instruments melded with synths and drum machines, creating a distinct brand of future-facing jazz and improvisational music.

Over recent years, Tenderlonious has released a string of notable works that showcase his penchant for blending genres and crafting textured, atmospheric soundscapes. Tracks like "You Know I Care" and "Neptune's Mood" complement more groove-oriented numbers like "Hot Sauce (Tenderlonious Remix)", revealing the multitude of influences he deftly threads into his compositions. His pieces often carry a cinematic quality, with "Prometheus" and "On the Nile" offering vivid musical storytelling. Tenderlonious continues to shape the landscape of contemporary jazz while paying homage to the tradition's roots, as his reflective piece "Song for My Mother" poignantly illustrates. With a constant eye toward innovation, Tenderlonious's work stands as a beacon of progressive musicianship in the UK's vibrant jazz and electronic scene.

Genres

British Jazz

Latest Release

You Know I Care

Tenderlonious

Ep - 6 Tracks - Released August 25, 2023