The Baddest Blues Band (Ever!)

Saturday 3rd May, 8–9.15pm, in the Marquee Pavilion

An earthy, modern blues band in which the funkiest musicians from the parallel worlds of blues, jazz and rock return to their roots. Sultry and charismatic vocalist Zoé Schwarz is propelled by ace guitarist Rob Koral and blistering blues harp man Si Genaro. The achingly groovy all-star rhythm section features happening Hammond organist Mike Gorman, jet-setting jazz double bassist Malcolm Creese and dynamite drummer Dave Wallace. This band is guaranteed to get you rocking in the aisles!

The band members have played with such legendary musicians such as Judie Tzuke, Robert Fripp, Andy Summers, Toyah, Lisa Stansfield, David Essex, Cleo Laine, Lee Konitz, George Shearing, George Benson, Mose Allison, Georgie Fame, Sting, Diana Ross, Rod Stewart, The Divine Comedy, Depèche Mode, John Williams and the London Symphony Orchestra, Roger Daltrey, Robert Plant, Lulu, Greg Lake, and Gary Moore.

This new all-star blues band with sassy vocals, wailing guitar, screaming Hammond organ and crazy harmonica with a driving rhythm section play great original songs by Rob and Zoé mixed with material by Ray Charles, Mose Allison, Nina Simone and Willie Dixon.

What the critics said:

"They are superb, a thoroughly modern mix of jazz and blues, combining a sense of history with their own contemporary influences. ...To all fans of quality blues/jazz this will really appeal." Blues Matters

"The finest new blues band on the British scene....? very possibly. Featuring a host of top jazz players. This is not miserable, down at heal, morose, smoky pub fare – rather a Hammond/harmonica/vocal/guitar-led six-piece band, producing exhilarating and vibrant dance blues. The players are all amazing musicians with excellent track records." Dan Somogyi, Music Promoter, SoundStorm

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