CALENDAR: LONDON'S VERY BEST EVENTS AND FORTHCOMING PERFORMANCES OF THE STARS IN THE UK
By Cindy Hacker 020 7629 2998 cindy@parrotprods.co.uk
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1Thurs £14/16 Fri & Sat £16/18: New York vocalist returns to London with a new programme of great songs
JOYCE BREACH with KEITH INGHAM (piano). “Joyce Breach brought great joy to London, proving that word is already out that she is something special” The Stage – “A keeper of the flame, Bs. Breach has a warm, foggy voice that wraps itself comfortably around ballads that take the long view” Stephen Holden, The New York Times - New release out now Remembering Mabel Mercer, Volume Two (Audiophile). Joyce Breach’s shows will be recorded Friday and Saturday for a new Audiophile
album. http://www.joycebreach.com
Ms Breach is the winner of :2002 Mabel Mercer Foundation Cabaret Classic,
2000 MAC Award -Best Jazz Performer, 1998 Bistro, Best CD This Moment.
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Ms Breach is a world class singer with unsurpassed talent, a mesmerizing stage presence and a voice out of this world. This lady can sing. Listening to her is a pure delight, It is a magnificent musical and vocal experience at many levels.
A true gem. First class, two thumbs up. "Wrote Maximillien de Lafayette from the Monthly Herald.
1Mon 14, Jazz/Pop, £14/16 www.rooftopmusic.co.uk. Following previous sell-out performances, the return of Rod Melvin,popular singer /pianist, including preview of original songs prior to recording -
THE ROD MELVIN BAND Rod Melvin (piano/vocals), Bud Beadle (sax), Michael Kantola (guitar/bass), Gareth Smith (drums) plus special guests.
1Tue 15 & Wed 16, Jazz, £10/12:
TARA NORVEIL. Tara’s concept is to take popular music and give it a jazz feel. Her elegant phrasing and powerful, yet sensual delivery produces a mesmerising experience.. Debut album, Picture Of My Life will be released by 33 Records on 17 May.
tara@webmail11.ssnet.co.uk
"A powerful Jazz singer with a lot of personality and warm presence.
Lively, dynamic, engaging with depth and well crafted musical originality."
Wrote Maximillien de La Fayette from the Monthly Herald.
1Tue 8, £10/12 www.toddgordon.com. Acclaimed singer Todd Gordon and top musicians perform an inspired
selection of classic songs from the era when Sinatra was king - TODD GORDON: The Sinatra Years
1Tue 8, £10/12 www.toddgordon.com. Acclaimed singer Todd Gordon and top musicians perform an inspired selection of classic songs from the era when Sinatra was king - TODD GORDON: The Sinatra Years. With David Patrick (piano), Steve Rose (bass), Mike Bradley (drums) and Andy Panayi (sax). “Masterful Sinatra tribute” The Independent - ”Great performance!” Dionne Warick.
1Sun 13, Private Function £12:
THE WORSHIPFUL COMPANY OF MUSICIANS BRONZE MEDAL COMPETITION
1Mon 7, Jazz, £10/12:
PETER BRIGHTMAN and Friends
1Tue 8, £10/12
www.toddgordon.com. Acclaimed singer
Todd Gordon and top musicians perform an inspired selection of classic songs from the era when Sinatra was king - TODD GORDON: The Sinatra Years With David Patrick (piano), Steve Rose (bass), Mike Bradley (drums) and Andy Panayi (sax). “Masterful Sinatra tribute” The Independent - ”Great performance!” Dionne Warick.