TWO SETS: ALICE ZAWADZKI & NICK SMART/STAN SULZMANN QUARTET at 606 Club

ALICE ZAWADZKI: Violin/vocal-led modern jazz quartet feat. Peter Lee-piano/kybd; Alex Roth-guitar; Tom McCredie-bass; Jon Scott-drums - Although still in her twenties Alice Zawadzki has already developed into a stunning musician in the vanguard of the post-modern contemporary jazz scene, with a list of accomplishments that is long and impressive. First introduced to jazz at twelve years of age Alice earned a BMus (hons) in violin before graduating with an MA in jazz voice and composition from the Royal Academy. Along the way, she’s been the recipient of scholarships from the Musicians Benevolent Fund, the Jerwood Foundation and Scottish Arts Council and has just been selected to participate in jazz promoter Serious’ “Take Five” Edition X artist development programme. Her songs are self-described as about “mischief, whimsy, magic, inebriation, loss, exodus, prejudice and above all, love”, while her sound is earthy, organic and satisfying. A breakthrough artist of the highest calibre....

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ALICE ZAWADZKI: Violin/vocal-led modern jazz quartet feat. Peter Lee-piano/kybd; Alex Roth-guitar; Tom McCredie-bass; Jon Scott-drums - Although still in her twenties Alice Zawadzki has already developed into a stunning musician in the vanguard of the post-modern contemporary jazz scene, with a list of accomplishments that is long and impressive. First introduced to jazz at twelve years of age Alice earned a BMus (hons) in violin before graduating with an MA in jazz voice and composition from the Royal Academy. Along the way, she’s been the recipient of scholarships from the Musicians Benevolent Fund, the Jerwood Foundation and Scottish Arts Council and has just been selected to participate in jazz promoter Serious’ “Take Five” Edition X artist development programme. Her songs are self-described as about “mischief, whimsy, magic, inebriation, loss, exodus, prejudice and above all, love”, while her sound is earthy, organic and satisfying. A breakthrough artist of the highest calibre.

“She is a genuine original with a pure, pealing voice” Guardian;
“… beautiful – a real force to be reckoned with” Jamie Cullum

NICK SMART/STAN SULZMANN QUARTET with Special Guests Benoit Sourisse-hammond organ; ANick Smart 606 Club Chelsea Live Music Jazz London UKndre Charlier-drums - The second of our "French" influenced gigs features two great UK players collaborating with two of France's finest. Trumpeter Nick Smart includes work with the BBC Big Band and James Taylor Quartet on an extensive cv. He is alsothe highly respected Head of Jazz at the Royal Academy of Music, for which he recently received the prestigious Parliamentary Award for Jazz Education. Saxophonist Stan Sulzmann's CV reads like a who’s who of jazz including work with the likes of MichaelBrecker, KennyWheeler, John Taylor and Gil Evans and is a brilliant saxophonist with an instantly recognisable sound. Benoit Sourisse came to prominence with violinist Didier Lockwood and includes work with the likes of Philip Catherine and Toots Thielemans. He taught at the National Conservatory of Music of Lyon and is currently Head of Piano at the Didier Lockwood Music Centre. Andre Charlier includes work with Didier Lockwood and has a highly regarded duo with his good friend Benoit Sourisse.

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