Nishla Smith with Strings
Schedule
Fri Jul 12 2024 at 08:00 pm
UTC+01:00Location
Pavilion Arts Centre | Buxton, EN
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The Great American Songbook
Award-winning jazz singer Nishla Smith brings her trio and a sparkling string quartet to Buxton for an evening celebrating the best jazz standards of the Golden Age of Song. Joined by some of the UK’s foremost musicians, Nishla will present a selection of the 20th century’s best-loved songs, from Bewitched to Paper Moon.
Nishla is an artist driven by a desire to tell stories. Her unique musical sensibility drives a prolific array of musical projects. She’s recently worked for Opera North, the London Jazz Festival and Manchester Collective.
‘Smith’s singing is an entrancing beauty… she creates a darkly gorgeous interior sonic world.’ Downbeat USA
Nishla Smith Vocals
Tom Harris Piano
Misha Mullov-Abbado Bass
Kai Chareunsy Drums
Bridget O’Donnell Violin
Sophie Hudgell Violin
Lucy Nolan Viola
Peggy Nolan Cello
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Where is it happening?
Pavilion Arts Centre, Buxton Cinema, St Johns Road, Buxton, SK17 6XQ, United Kingdom,BuxtonEvent Location & Nearby Stays: