Leila Adu and Don'ts (John Edwards and Steve Noble) perform a very special London show at the Vortex Jazz Bar
“Leila Adu's music is cryptic, edgy, oscillating between serious commentary and flippant experimentation." --Sheffield Telegraph
London - After a triumphant performance at New York City's lovely Galapagos Art Space for URB ALT Get's Experienced, Jimi Hendrix Tribute, New Zealand raised and Italian based chanteuse Leila Adu lands in London at the cutting-edge hot spot, Vortex Jazz Bar. She will be working with her trio Leila Adu & the Don'ts on December 22nd at 8pm. The group features Leila Adu on vocals/grand piano along with veterans of the London improv/jazz/punk scene, John Edwards (double bass) and Steve Noble (drums).
Time out has sited the performance as a Critics Choice saying “Precociously talented Polly Harvey-esque New Zealand vocalist Adu (whose latest solo album has been produced by Steve Albini), has been described as a 'Nina Simone for the Noughties', and she certainly has a similar melancholic power to her voice."
Leila Adu is internationally recognized for her solo piano/vocal sets and composing/performing for symphony orchestra. This special small unit show is a rarity and thus promises the telepathic musical excitement that only three powerful improvisors can provide. Support for the evening comes from experimental singer-songwriter Elan Tamara. Christmas is coming a couple days early this year thanks to Ms. Adu and crew.
Leila Adu & The Don'ts
Vortex Dalston
11 Gillett St, London, N16 8JH
Transport: Rail, Dalston Kingsland, Buses 149, 242, 38, 30
Telephone 020 7254 4097
December 22, 2009
Times 8.30pm
Price 10
“Leila Adu's music is cryptic, edgy, oscillating between serious commentary and flippant experimentation." --Sheffield Telegraph
London - After a triumphant performance at New York City's lovely Galapagos Art Space for URB ALT Get's Experienced, Jimi Hendrix Tribute, New Zealand raised and Italian based chanteuse Leila Adu lands in London at the cutting-edge hot spot, Vortex Jazz Bar. She will be working with her trio Leila Adu & the Don'ts on December 22nd at 8pm. The group features Leila Adu on vocals/grand piano along with veterans of the London improv/jazz/punk scene, John Edwards (double bass) and Steve Noble (drums).
Time out has sited the performance as a Critics Choice saying “Precociously talented Polly Harvey-esque New Zealand vocalist Adu (whose latest solo album has been produced by Steve Albini), has been described as a 'Nina Simone for the Noughties', and she certainly has a similar melancholic power to her voice."
Leila Adu is internationally recognized for her solo piano/vocal sets and composing/performing for symphony orchestra. This special small unit show is a rarity and thus promises the telepathic musical excitement that only three powerful improvisors can provide. Support for the evening comes from experimental singer-songwriter Elan Tamara. Christmas is coming a couple days early this year thanks to Ms. Adu and crew.
Leila Adu & The Don'ts
Vortex Dalston
11 Gillett St, London, N16 8JH
Transport: Rail, Dalston Kingsland, Buses 149, 242, 38, 30
Telephone 020 7254 4097
December 22, 2009
Times 8.30pm
Price 10
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