Sunday March 5th OLA

One of the most exciting singers to emerge on to the Jazz/Soul circuit for some years, combining the sophistication of modern Soul music with the power of his African roots. A charismatic vocalist, Ola has put together a set of classic Soul and R&B songs that are impressive and great fun. His cv as a supporting artist reads like a who‚s who of contemporary music, including Diane Reeves, Natalie Cole and Tower of Power as well as various T.V and Film projects. He has released 4 albums and appeared on numerous festivals, all under his own name, was the featured vocalist with Courtney Pine and the BBC „Music Live‰ Jubilee Concert, and on top of all that he is also well established these days as a composer. A consummate artist, this gig is a must for anyone interested in contemporary Soul

SUNDAY MARCH 12TH - MICA PARIS "UNPLUGGED"

MICA PARIS is one of the finest Soul artists ever to have come from the UK. With a classic gospel background she did her first professional tour in 1986, at the age of 16, and within three years had released her first hit song „You are my one Temptation‰ and the album „So Good‰ which went platinum in the UK and was received to great acclaim around the world. Since that time Mica has established herself unequivocally as one of the great Soul „voices‰. She includes work with the likes of Prince, Will Downing, Bobby Womack and the Brecker Brothers as well as numerous albums live concerts, film tracks, radio and TV appearances. Her most recent album, „Soul Classics‰ received rave reviews world-wide. Tonight Mica will be performing a special „unplugged‰ set with just piano and bass, an intimate format that these days she loves to work in. This promises to be a very special night, booking highly recommended.

March 19 - Vanessa Haynes Band
www.vanessahaynes.com

Vanessa is a new, and enormously impressive, addition to the UK scene. Originally from Trinidad, where she worked to great acclaim for some years, she recently made her way to London, which is definitely our gain! She performs a mix of Jazz standards and more contemporary Soul and R&B and, with her powerful, cultured voice, and commanding stage presence, is quite stunning. Working with a fabulous band that features one of the country’s finest bass players, Paul Carmichael, Richard Bailey (Incognito) drums and Tim Cansfield (Seal, BeeGees) guitar, this is unquestionably a gig not to be missed.

Sunday 26th March LIANE CARROLL

**Winner BBC Jazz Awards 2005/6**. The first artist ever to win two BBC Jazz Awards in the same year, for ‘Best Vocalist’ and ‘Best of Jazz”, Liane is a dynamic vocalist and pianist whose amazing talent has been captivating audiences for years. She is recognised as one of the finest singer/pianists on the scene, working with the likes of Gerry Rafferty, Ladysmith Black Mombazo and Paul McCartney. Her powerful, blues tinged, voice combined with strong piano playing and exciting infectious material, not to mention a wicked sense of humour, make this a really fun gig. "A jazz force to be reckoned with" The Independent; "…the most exciting and original jazz voice I've heard in years" Jazz FM. Booking advised.