E463: Jon Onabowu: Making Now’s The Time

Nigerian-British virtuoso jazz drummer and bandleader Jon Onabowu has become a key figure in the London jazz scene, and 2026 is the year he steps out and releases his debut album, *Now’s The Time*. He discusses blending modern UK jazz with funk, hip-hop, gospel, being the founder of the Cosmic Fusion residency at Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club in London, and helping to shape a new generation of live-focused, groove-led jazz in the city.