Georgia Cecile & Jamie Safir
Saturday 26th October 2024
Tickets: £22.50 Seat at a shared Table for 4 /£17.50 Seat – No Table
Doors: 7.30pm
Show: 8:00pm-9:30pm – Single Set 75 min
Please note you can book for dinner either before or after the show.
Winner of ‘UK Jazz Act Of The Year’ and ‘Vocalist of the Year’ at the 2022 Jazz FM awards, Georgia Cécile is at the helm of the new wave of UK jazz artists. She is joined tonight by one “…one of the biggest talents of British jazz piano” (The Guardian) Jamie Safir for a rare and intimate performance showcasing a selection of original material alongside well-known jazz classics.
Georgia Cécile
Growing up in Glasgow’s vibrant jazz scene, Georgia’s grandfather was a renowned jazz pianist and she studied piano first before training as a vocalist and graduating from Edinburgh Napier University with a first class honours in popular music. Inspired by the likes of Nina Simone, Stevie Wonder, Nancy Wilson and Duke Ellington, the vocalist and songwriter’s debut album ‘Only The Lover Sings‘ co-written with her pianist Euan Stevenson, was “one of the most heralded albums of 2021” (Jazzwise) and topped the UK Official Charts -Jazz and Blues category.
Her sound has been described as having retro souljazz and r&b influences, particularly the girl groups of the late sixties. She perfectly mixes classic songwriting with contemporary lyrics, production and modern vitality, keeping storytelling and impeccable vocals at the forefront.
Following the release of her debut, Cécile supported Gregory Porter on tour, performed with the BBC Concert Orchestra and showcased at SXSW in Austin, Texas.
Championed by Jamie Cullum on BBC Radio 2 and BBC 6 Music, Cécile continues to make her mark as one of the finest new voices in the UK, with the Guardian naming her as one of six UK artists to watch this year. Recent performances included sell-out shows at the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Ronnie Scott’s London, Blue Note Milan, Duc De Lombards Paris and Birmingham Symphony Hall.
“That Voice – extraordinary control and achingly beautiful” – JAZZWISE
“Her voice is spectacular.” – Jamie Cullum
“Every so often a voice comes along with the ability to bowl the listener over… that is Georgia Cécile” – WONDERLAND
Jamie Safir
Pianist, Keyboardist, Songwriter and Musical-Director Jamie Safir is in high demand across the UK and Europe and has worked with some of the finest names in jazz and pop music.
His performance credits include: Will Young, Birdy, Olly Murs, Rebecca Ferguson, Mica Paris, The Brand New Heavies, Steps, Louise Redknapp, Paul Heaton (The Beautiful South), Gabrielle Aplin, Tony Hadley & Tony Christie.
As a prominent member of the UK Jazz Scene he has worked with: Ian Shaw, Clare Teal, Judi Jackson, Claire Martin OBE, Liane Carroll, Joe Stilgoe, Iain Ballamy, Stan Sulzmann, Barb Jungr & Natalie Williams.
”…one of the biggest talents of British jazz piano” – Jay Rayner, The Guardian
LINE-UP:
Georgia Cecile – Lead
Jamie Safir – Piano
Please note, The Club is not licensed to allow access to Children under the age of 16 after 9pm, so for evening performances, please do not book tickets for children under the age of 16. Children aged 16 and above are welcome at any time.
For £22.50 Tickets:
Seats are not numbered and you will be seated at available tables. Please note tables seat 4 people, so for bookings of less than 4 people, you will be seated and share a table for 4.
For £17.50 Tickets:
This is a fully seated event. Seats are not numbered and will be allocated on a first come first serve basis.
Please note the Jazz Club is situated in the basement of the Duke of Hamilton Pub and access is via a number of stairs. The nearest toilets are situated on the 1st floor of the Pub.
Showtimes
Doors: 7:30 pm | Show: 8:00 pm