"A masterly vocalist . . . one of the finest singers in contemporary music," commented All About Jazz of Ian Shaw, BBC Music said he has “an eye-watering vocal range and bucketloads of soul”, and The Guardian declared him to be "a profoundly sophisticated artist with a broad grasp of music's mechanics, as well as an affecting, emotional and sometimes very funny singer."
A fabulous voice, razor-sharp wit, a great interpreter of a song and an artist who appreciates a really good lyric, that just about sums up award-winning vocalist, pianist, songwriter, actor, presenter, record producer and all-round entertainer, Ian Shaw. ...
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"A masterly vocalist . . . one of the finest singers in contemporary music," commented All About Jazz of Ian Shaw, BBC Music said he has “an eye-watering vocal range and bucketloads of soul”, and The Guardian declared him to be "a profoundly sophisticated artist with a broad grasp of music's mechanics, as well as an affecting, emotional and sometimes very funny singer."
A fabulous voice, razor-sharp wit, a great interpreter of a song and an artist who appreciates a really good lyric, that just about sums up award-winning vocalist, pianist, songwriter, actor, presenter, record producer and all-round entertainer, Ian Shaw.
In this inimitable one-man powerhouse show, Ian explores the joys, tears and sheer horror of the festive season. This mischievous artist promises a cracker of a show, so expect seasonal songs plus material by artists such as Joni Mitchell, David Bowie, Randy Newman, Nick Cave, Stephen Sondheim, Elton John/BernieTaupin, Burt Bacharach/Hal David, Noel Coward and Stevie Wonder.
One of the most distinctive, original and creative jazz singers that the UK has ever produced, Ian won the Best Jazz Vocalist category twice at the prestigious BBC Jazz Awards. A staple on the UK jazz scene for over three decades, he tours constantly here and internationally.
Whether solo at the piano, with his trio or as the special guest with orchestras, Ian remains the consummate entertainer whose recordings and live performances have been recognised by numerous awards.
Over the years Ian has collaborated with the likes of Quincy Jones, Van Morrison, Georgie Fame, Claire Martin, Cleo Laine, Kenny Wheeler, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Nigel Kennedy, Kurt Elling, Pete Townsend and Jeff Beck, and has toured with Abdullah Ibrahim, The Boston Pops and Cedar Walton.
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