Petra Haller Trio At St Mary's Church In Putney at St Mary's Church Putney

Prepare for an unforgettable evening filled with jazz as the Petra Haller Trio performs at the picturesque St Mary's Church in Putney. Expect a night of spellbinding rhythms and unmatched improvisation as tap dancer Petra Haller collaborates with melodic virtuosos Christian Prior on the piano and Michael Searl on the double bass.

Petra's distinct fusion of tap dance and jazz epitomizes her unparalleled creativity, substantiated by sharing stages with jazz icons like Cleveland Watkiss, Mark Sanders and Xhosa Cole. Her performances evoke the soulfulness inherent in jazz and improvised music, prompting an electric synergy that engrosses audiences....

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Prepare for an unforgettable evening filled with jazz as the Petra Haller Trio performs at the picturesque St Mary's Church in Putney. Expect a night of spellbinding rhythms and unmatched improvisation as tap dancer Petra Haller collaborates with melodic virtuosos Christian Prior on the piano and Michael Searl on the double bass.

Petra's distinct fusion of tap dance and jazz epitomizes her unparalleled creativity, substantiated by sharing stages with jazz icons like Cleveland Watkiss, Mark Sanders and Xhosa Cole. Her performances evoke the soulfulness inherent in jazz and improvised music, prompting an electric synergy that engrosses audiences.

Christian's juxtaposition of jazz, rock, and classical music, punctuated by his affinity for world music, is the epitome of his boundless passion for music. His trajectory, from the seclusion of England’s northern moors to the pulsating rhythm of London, manifests through a robust pianistic style, underpinned by poignant lyrics and ethereal synthesizers.

Michael, with his versatile bass-playing technique, brings to the trio an effervescent energy, enriched by his immersion in diverse genres from Afrobeat to Calypso. His dynamic bass lines underpin the ensemble’s performances, adding a distinctive flavor to the music.

Together, the Petra Haller Trio promises a riveting interplay of melodies, rhythms, and dance, creating not just a performance, but an unforgettable musical experience. Join them for a night steeped in the artistry of jazz, the innovation of improvisation, and the magnetic enchantment of live music.

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