UK JAZZ PLUS shines a spotlight on the exciting and growing genre of Jazz Singer Songwriters.

From diverse ethnic groups comes the emergence of a new band of UK Jazz Singer Songwriters conveying their cultural influences – social-political-economic-ethnic and creating a new hybrid space between jazz and rap, soul, rnb, hip-hop, indie, rock, art-pop. 

UK Jazz Plus was created to capture this energy and provide a platform for these multi-genre artists who elude neat categorisation.

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UK Jazz Plus sessions – Live at PIZZAEXPRESSLIVE-SOHO 2024

TWO SHOWS

3 OCTOBER
16 NOVEMBER – for EFG LONDON JAZZ FESTIVAL

An exquisite chance to catch a powerhouse bill of artists from the growing genre of UK Jazz Singer songwriters.

A new dawn of singer-songwriter jazz is captured by UK JAZZ PLUS in association with PIZZAEXPRESSLIVE-SOHO.

Diverse, dynamic and engaging powerhouse performers on a bill of strength and vulnerability – curated by award-winning artist
Martha D Lewis.

Jazz is enjoying a huge renaissance, especially among young home-grown talent. The abundance of jazz courses has created not only an educational foundation for this genre, but a thriving and exciting community amongst its players.

From diverse ethnic groups comes the emergence of a new band of UK Jazz Singer Songwriters conveying their cultural influences and creating a new hybrid space between jazz, RnB, hip hop, soul, indie and art-pop.

Curator Martha D Lewis says:

“It has been exciting to curate this event which feature contemporary British artists from the growing genre of Jazz singer songwriters in one bumper night! Each artist expresses an abundance of musical independence and promises beautiful expansive music with jazz at its core. This is an exciting new era for Jazz”.

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A stunning bill of singer songwriter jazz artists tackling social commentary from multi-generational viewpoints.

Artists transcending borders of jazz and singer songwriter.

Performances of vulnerability, strength and an emotional landscape to touch even the hardest of hearts.

Rich tantalising vocals, awe-inspiring lyricism and works of individuality through new story telling in jazz.

3 OCTOBER Artists Lineup

Sofia Grant , Randolph Matthews, Naala, Martha D Lewis

Venue: PizzaExpress Live Soho London,
Doors Open: 6:30pm
Show Time: 8:00pm

Sofia Grant – link
Sofia Grant is a dynamic singer known for her soulful voice and captivating performances, blending elements of pop, R&B, and jazz in her music.

Randolph Matthews – link
Randolph Matthews is a renowned vocalist and performer known for his innovative use of vocal improvisation, blending jazz, soul, and world music to create immersive, genre-defying soundscapes.

Naala – link
Naala is a soulful singer known for her rich, emotive voice and captivating blend of R&B, pop, and jazz influences in her music.

Martha D Lewis – link
A British-Cypriot jazz musician, composer, and performer renowned for fusing jazz with Mediterranean and world music elements.

16 NOVEMBER Artists Lineup

Miss Baby Sol, Ellie Harris, Martha D Lewis

Venue: PizzaExpress Live Soho London,
Doors Open: 12:00pm
Show Time: 1:00pm

Miss Baby Sol- link
Mesmerising and exceptional dynamic British Congolese performer

Ellie Harris – link
Blending elements of Jazz folk and pop in her music, a one-to-watch newcomer

Martha D Lewis – link and bio
A British-Cypriot jazz musician, composer, and performer renowned for fusing jazz with Mediterranean and world music elements.

Martha D Lewis
“Martha D Lewis is a woman with something to say, and a powerful way of saying it” Jazzwise

“A distinctly live wire of musical independence and formidable voice…” John Fordham, The Guardian

For more info please contact: info@ukjazzplus.co.uk