Imogen Ryall/Chris Coull Quartet - Album Launch
Imogen Ryall has proved herself one of the leading voices of the UK jazz scene. Championed by Claire Martin OBE and many others, Imogen’s 2023 album ‘Imogen Ryall sings the Mingus/Mitchell Songbook’ was chosen for numerous “Best Of” lists by Jazzwise, All About Jazz and the NYC Jazz Record among others, and in 2024 she showcased her impressive lyric writing on the album, ‘Songs’, co-written with the lauded Czech pianist and composer, Emil Viklický and featuring saxophonist Julian Nicholas. Tonight's show however will present music from Imogen's new album, "On the Roof - the Music of Tom Harrell", with trumpet & flugelhorn player Chris Coull. Musical director of “The Speakeasy Jazz Club” and “Jazz at St Andrews” in Hove, Sussex, Chris’ playing takes inspiration from the great lineage of be-bop trumpeters from early Miles through to Woody Shaw et al. The recording also features Si Robinson-piano; Simon Woolf-double bass and Joe Edwards-drums and is comprised of eight compositions by acclaimed US trumpeter/composer Harrell with newly written lyrics by Imogen. Claire Martin called it “an absolute triumph all round” and we can’t wait to hear this inspired, sophisticated set of music live.
"the honey-toned…voice of Imogen Ryall…combines…effortless precision with a warm, inviting sound, drawing the listener into her beguiling world” London Jazz News; “Exceptional” Jazzwise
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