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We’re thrilled to welcome back Sarah and the band for another afternoon of sultry, soulful and swinging jazz.Sarah Harris is a professional Singer currently living in South Devon. She carved out a successful, full-time, performing career in Brighton over the last 14 years, singing at private events, recording sessions and being a firm resident on the Brighton Jazz scene.
Sarah has worked with nationally recognised groups such as, Urban Voices Collective and The Dap Kings (backing band for Amy Winehouse and Sharon Jones). She has also received vocal training with renowned vocalists, Kim Chandler, Dane Chalfin and Mobo award-winning Artist Claire Martin. Taking influence from Jeff Buckley, Etta James, Chet Baker, Carmen McRae and Aretha Franklin, she brings a fresh and Soulful approach to Jazz.
Sarah will be joined by renowned musicians Will Butterworth, Marcus Vergette, and Ronnie Jones.
Will Butterworth grew up in Devon playing classical music on the cello and improvising on the piano, and in 2002 he started playing Jazz professionally in Edinburgh. He has worked with many of the UK’s finest musicians, including; Martin Speake, Bill Brufford, Dylan Howe, Asaf Sirkis, Jeff Williams.
Marcus Vergette is a sculptor and Musician. He has been a featured composer and band leader on Radio 3, and regular Bass Player for Mike Westbrook.
Based in Devon since 2005 – drummer Ronnie Jones was taught drums at high school by Tubby Hayes/Jazz Couriers drummer, Bill Eyden. Ronnie runs a quartet/trio (featuring: Joss Kidd/Jim Rintoul/Marcus Vergette/Andy Richards/David George) which performs at well-known West Country jazz venues; and has appeared at jazz festivals including: Ealing; Plymouth; Teignmouth;
Marlborough and Cheltenham.
Come for cake, cocktails and good times.
Music from 12-2pm. Free entry, but donations to musicians always welcome.
We open from 10am, serving delicious home-made cakes, Crankhouse coffee and speciality teas. Wonderful cocktails and full bar from 12pm
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27A High Street, TQ9 5NP Totnes, United Kingdom, 27a High Street, Totnes, TQ9 5, United Kingdom
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