Party: Ian Shaw and Sarah Jane Morris

Party: Ian Shaw and Sarah Jane Morris

"Our finest jazz singer, marvellous" - Time Out (of Ian, but as true of Sarah). "Two of the most amazingly talented singers you will find anywhere in the world" - John Anderson

Ian Shaw piano and vocals, Sarah Jane Morris vocals

Jamie Cullum said “the incomparable Ian Shaw... absolutely fantastic.” He could also have used “incorrigible.” Ian nearly forsook singing for stand up and still excels as a comedian. He emerged with Julian Clary, Rory Bremner and Jo Brand and was invited by Barry Humphries to take his alternative comedy to Oz. (Heckling not advised). Fortunately for us, Dave Illic, critic for City limits, saw his musical talent and identified his as “voice of the decade.” This continues to be true, as the decades pass.

Sarah Jane's last recording Bloody Rain, brought together musicians from across Africa and the world (including Ian) and is acclaimed as “her masterpiece” (Jazzwise). “It combines a visceral lyricism with intense moral and political engagement” (Arts Desk), “a transcendent mix of cold fury and compassion” (The Observer) Her integrity is as large as her talent, as Jazzwise say, “she could not sing an insincere note if she tried” and The Guradian adds to the acclaim: “a flamboyant, idiosyncratic singer on the borders of jazz, soul and pop, she's a majestic, if raw-nerved singer of awesome eloquence.”

Sarah bills the gig as "Fleece Jazz Christmas Special" No need to add to that IT WILL BE. For all that the evening may be stimulating and emotional, I guarrantee that above all else it will be musically excellent and tremendous FUN.
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