Azymuth with Support from Sarah Weller Band at Ronnie Scott's

The Sarah Weller Band is a new vocal-led jazz quintet combining swing, samba, bossa and fusion. 2nd March sees the release of “Stormy”, a collection of ten tracks performed by Perrier Jazz finalist Sarah Weller. The tracks are arranged by the exceptionally talented Simon Golding, and his soulful guitar can be heard throughout the album. The Brazilian influence is heard on Ivan Lin’s ‘Love Dance’, arranged by New Zealand pianist Duncan Haynes and the title track ‘Stormy’ that Sarah first heard sung by Flora Purim. Top UK musicians Ross Stanley, Jules Jackson, Arthur Lea and Simon Pearson collaborate to produce the joyful, life affirming, atmospheric and sometimes melancholic sounds. The timing of this release will suit the long winter evenings and springtime gigs that are already planned....

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The Sarah Weller Band is a new vocal-led jazz quintet combining swing, samba, bossa and fusion. 2nd March sees the release of “Stormy”, a collection of ten tracks performed by Perrier Jazz finalist Sarah Weller. The tracks are arranged by the exceptionally talented Simon Golding, and his soulful guitar can be heard throughout the album. The Brazilian influence is heard on Ivan Lin’s ‘Love Dance’, arranged by New Zealand pianist Duncan Haynes and the title track ‘Stormy’ that Sarah first heard sung by Flora Purim. Top UK musicians Ross Stanley, Jules Jackson, Arthur Lea and Simon Pearson collaborate to produce the joyful, life affirming, atmospheric and sometimes melancholic sounds. The timing of this release will suit the long winter evenings and springtime gigs that are already planned.



While Sarah’s choices are from well-known artists, they are anything but obvious. “From All I Can Do to Slow Hot Wind these are the songs that have shaped the way I listen and sing”. There is a freshness and a unity in the sound and the vocals are crisp and clear. The moody influence of the sea as seen on the artwork photographed by Carl Hyde is present throughout the album. “Sarah has the humble assurance befitting the experienced performer that she is.” (Paul Pace) There are two special remixes that take ‘Stormy’ to the dance floor: one by Italian boss nova king Nicola Conte and Quartz and Jazz Vandalls producer Paul Mundy. Sarah enjoyed success with Satoshi Tomiie remix of ‘Lover Man’ and on this occasion has scored another creative highpoint with these current remixes.

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