march, 2022
Event Details
WORLD JAZZ LIVE SESSIONS AT THE TOWER – Hosted by Maiuko
Considered one of the UK’s most treasured vocalists, McCalla will mesmerize you with his smooth groove latest project, comprising of succulent and seductive original songs mixed within a selection of recognizable covers from Bill Withers to Al Jarreau. The ability in his soulful jazzy bluesy voice to make every note matter, has been what makes him special, and what maintains him as one of the UK’s treasured vocalist. From the new album ‘Count All Your Blessings’, with participation of Derek Nash on Saxophone, expect soulful Jazz and Caribbean vibes.
Noel McCalla – vocals | Tim Cansfield – guitar | Henry Thomas – bass | Nic France – drums
Support comes from Ginger Bennett and Frances Knight – pre-loved and reworked Jazz and soul favourites plus original music composed by this lovely duo.
Ginger Benn
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Originally from Lewisham South-East London Ginger has been living and performing as a singer on the Kent Coast since 2003. Following a successful sporting career, she returned to her first passion music and is most often seen performing with her six-piece funk and soul outfit Project F or guest appearances with the fabulous 9 piece KD Jazz Orchestra. Ginger has performed at the Margate Jazz and Soul Festivals and is a regular performer at the Canterbury Festival.
Ginger is known for an intimate style of performance that always involves spirited audience participation and lots of laughs.
” …It was the perfect thing… You have such a special voice and I love your banter between songs..” Canterbury Festival
Frances Knight
Frances is a prolific songwriter who has been awarded a European Musicians Federation song writing prize. Tracks from these recordings have been played on the BBC, Jazz FM and Europe-wide. With the late Hugh Hopper of Soft Machine, she released two improvised albums The Mind in the Trees and The Swimmer.
Throughout her career, Frances has accompanied numerous singers, such as Sarah Jane Morris and Christine Collister. She is a prolific songwriter who has been awarded a European Musicians Federation songwriting prize.
” ..Knight displays an exquisite touch… beautifully articulated melodic tendrils!” Jazz wize
Frances is currently part of ‘Work8hop’, an octet focussing on original compositions.https://www.instagram.com/work8hop/
Hosted by Maiuko
Tickets £15 | Doors from 7pm
Unreserved seating
A PortCaia production in association with The Tower Theatre
