Events
Introducing The Vimala Rowe Quartet
Charlie Flint – piano
Mikele MonTolli – Bass
Darren Beckett – Drums
World Jazz vocalist debuts her new show….
VIMALA ROWE: Vimala’s new original music is created from eclectic influences of music from Jazz and Blues to African and Indian folk, UK Indie and Soul.
She tells the story of her direct experience of having multiple ‘mothers’ before being adopted by white academic parents.
Music, artists and poetry from Billie Holiday to William Blake always helped her navigate through these sometimes challenging and joyful experiences and they are the cornerstones to the show.
Taking wings, she travelled the globe, living for 9 years in Bangkok, where she joined Thailands first rap band TKO. After this pulsating nocturnal lifestyle she then spent a year in Maharashtra, India studying northern Indian Classical vocals and meditation.
She then felt the call of home. Vimala returned to England where after a period of reclusive reflection, she reemerged and started to make a name for herself as a sensational new talent on the Jazz Scene, where she is now justly celebrated.
This performance showcases story telling and music inspired by this journey.
‘Artistry of the highest order’ Simon Callow
‘A singer of quite astonishing versatility and adaptability’ London Jazz News
‘A stunning performance’ Jazzwise
‘Most illumintating’ The Guardian
‘There is no doubt that Rowe is one of the most distinctive singers to come along in quite some time’ The Sunday Times
19th August: Doors open 7pm. Music starts 8.30pm. The venue is mixed seated and standing. Tables are limited and available on a first come first served basis so, if you’d like a seat, we recommend arriving early!
10th September: Doors open 7.30pm. Music starts 8pm. The venue is mixed seated and standing. Tables are limited and available on a first come first served basis so, if you’d like a seat, we recommend arriving early!
