Ezra Collective - Victory Dance (Mercury Prize 2023)

Ezra Collective performs Victory Dance at The Mercury Prize 2022. UK viewers can watch more from the Mercury Prize 2023 on BBC iPlayer
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[@misterhumpf7677]

What a great achievement! As a long time fan, I could not be happier. They have such a wonderful, vibrant sound that takes in so many influences, but it remains so uniquely London. To play their instruments with such freedom and to improvise so effortlessly takes amazing talent, and relentless dedication. I have so much respect for the whole band. When they play, we lose ourselves in the music. We laugh, cheer and dance. We need this music right now. It's good for the soul.

[@clairearmon-jones867]

Re 'old snob' comments here, I can't think of a better candidate for 'not having a strict (black and white, in or out type) definition than 'jazz'. It's a constantly shifting thing deliberately blurring its own boundaries. That's partly what makes it so interesting! Ezra C are just doing what so many jazzers do - exploring and stretching the boundaries. And frigging why not? Nor are they even trying to be Mr Collier or Snarky Puppy. They are doing their own joyous, riotous thing - people are strengthened by it and it's much needed in these dire times. Massive congrats to them all.

[@MR14official]

I love the fact that a jazz band has won this award! Richly deserved

[@kevinluis468]

History has been made First Jazz group to win Mercury Prize I am so happy that Jazz music has now been recognised in the music scene Congratulations Ezra Collective well deserved

[@A14Rors]

A Jazz Band at last. Totally Deserved! The album is Excellent and that's what the Mercury Prize is for - The Album.

[@nirutpoungpee56]

Love this group at first listening!

[@lauracaw6404]

About time! Yes for Jazz! love love love Ezra Collective, one of the best gigs I’ve ever been to!

[@SainteTheGoat]

Absolute legends, so happy for them fully deserved 👏

[@noelwatson6893]

Amazing sounds!

[@billkingston4402]

Greetings from Ireland, this is what I was looking for, bloody great

[@kaxiotis]

GREAT!! ... Bravo!!

[@GareBare90]

Jazz gang rise up! We here! CONGRATS!

[@russky68]

Bout time! 🎺 🎷

[@Meatiecheeksboy]

EZRA FOREVA

[@dennisd2531]

Outstanding!

[@dimwits4663]

Made my day! Thank you.

[@VARRIEMURRAY]

Fabulous

[@plendor]

Great music, hopefully the era of Real music begins again 2023

[@philmicrackin9464]

From one Ezra to another, congratulations 👏

[@virtualviewwc1173]

Fantastic great achievement keep it up 🎉