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Beat the winter blues with a heartwarming evening of festive jazz!Join us at Jazz Café POSK for a magical night of international carols and winter songs, all reimagined with stylish jazz arrangements.
Jazz Christmas returns with a fresh twist - this time bringing beloved Christmas favourites from around the globe. From swinging standards to soulful serenades, enjoy a festive blend of songs in English, Polish, Spanish, and more.
Let the talented lineup of Marta Radwan, Anita Łazińska, Jakub Klimiuk and Freddie Benedict transport you on a jazzy holiday journey that’s sure to warm your heart and lift your spirits.
Line up:
Marta Mathea Radwan - voice, host
Anita Łazińska - voice, piano
Jakub Klimiuk - guitar
Freddie Benedict - voice, flugelhorn
Mark Elton - double bass
Eric Ford – drums
Marta Mathea Radwan is the award-winning conductor, composer, arranger, vocalist, and workshop leader. She has over 30 years’ experience on stage and in the music industry. Marta holds a doctoral degree from the F. Chopin University of Music in Warsaw with a specialism in jazz conducting. She works internationally, in Poland, Denmark and the United Kingdom. Currently she is a leader of several music projects in London including Offbeat Choirs, Norden Farm Centre for the Arts choirs, and others. She teaches at Brunel University London and actively performs as a jazz singer with her quintet.
Anita Łazińska is a versatile musician - vocalist, pianist, composer, graduate of the Academy of Music in Bydgoszcz (Poland). Currently a leader of Anita Łazińska Quartet - a band in which she presents her ideas of compositions and arrangements. Anita is also a member of H3O, Muze Voices and Wild Whispers - bands in which improvisation and searching for unusual sounds plays an important role.
Freddie Bennedict - hailing from a London-based theatrical family in the United Kingdom, Freddie's speaking voice has brought him many opportunities in animation and as an impressionist, but singing remains the cornerstone of his world. He regularly sells out the Spice Of Life, The Savoy, The Ritz, Ronnie Scott’s as well as Crazy Coqs, Toulouse Lautrec and Pizza Express in Soho. He was awarded a first-class honours Master degree in Jazz Singing at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. As the lead male vocalist with the National Youth Jazz Orchestra for 7 years, he performed nationally and internationally and has sung for HRH Prince Edward on several occasions. He was recently delighted to be invited to be a guest soloist with the BBC Concert Orchestra this September at Proms 2024 singing the works of Mancini, Bacharach, Esquivel and Baxter.
Jakub Klimiuk is a Polish jazz guitarist and composer currently based in London. Known for his expressive style and thoughtful compositions, Jakub is an active presence on the UK and European jazz scenes, contributing to a wide range of musical projects both locally and internationally. Over the years, he has recorded and performed with acclaimed artists including Jonas Kullhammar, Mark Lockheart, John Horler, Dave O’Higgins, and Krystyna Stańko, showcasing his versatility and collaborative spirit across diverse musical settings. His latest album, "(un)balanced", features renowned British saxophonist Mark Lockheart and explores themes of modern life — navigating the flood of information, maintaining creative focus, and finding beauty in the everyday. Jakub has appeared at many of the UK’s top jazz venues, establishing himself as a compelling voice in the contemporary jazz landscape.
www.mmradwan.com
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238-246 King Street, W6 0RF London, United Kingdom, 238 King Street, London, W6 0RF, United Kingdom
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