Linley Weir Trio at Map Cafe

Linley was born and raised in West London, into a large musical family with strong cultural roots from Tonga and Scotland. With the arrival of a piano into the house when Linley was ten, her love for music really began to blossom.

After graduating with honours from Leeds College of Music, Linley embarked upon a diverse international career - singing, songwriting and recording. Following residencies in Tokyo and Dubai, her music has taken her to India, Spain, Ireland, the Maldives and China.

Since returning to the UK, Linley has built a reputation on the London jazz scene, having performed at venues including Pizza on the Park, 606 Club, National Theatre, Ram Jam Club, Spice of Life, Park Lane Sheraton and the Bull’s Head. She also runs an extensive teaching practice – passing on her singing and performance skills to aspiring artists....

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Linley was born and raised in West London, into a large musical family with strong cultural roots from Tonga and Scotland. With the arrival of a piano into the house when Linley was ten, her love for music really began to blossom.

After graduating with honours from Leeds College of Music, Linley embarked upon a diverse international career - singing, songwriting and recording. Following residencies in Tokyo and Dubai, her music has taken her to India, Spain, Ireland, the Maldives and China.

Since returning to the UK, Linley has built a reputation on the London jazz scene, having performed at venues including Pizza on the Park, 606 Club, National Theatre, Ram Jam Club, Spice of Life, Park Lane Sheraton and the Bull’s Head. She also runs an extensive teaching practice – passing on her singing and performance skills to aspiring artists.

Linley’s signature contralto voice is sensitive – authentic – soulful – smoky and original. When Linley performs she is in her element, singing soul-inspired, modern jazz, that is not constrained by traditional genre boundaries.

Linley’s performance has a mobility and fluidity, moving seamlessly between the intimate, the energetic and the unexpected, handling an eclectic repertoire with intuitive interplay and a spirited sense of adventure.

A new voice in jazz, one that's rooted in the classic influences of Nina Simone and Cassandra Wilson. Like those legendary vocalists, Weir's singing finds that bittersweet spot between jazz and blues.'

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