Laura Mvula

Running Times: Doors - 7:30pm Start - 8:00pm Finish -10:00pm *All times are approximate and are subject to change. When the worlds of jazz & classical collide, they create dazzling sparks. America's greatest composer for popular love ballads & Broadway charm is given an intoxicating new life with two of the hottest voices in the world of jazz today. Bursting onto the UK mainstage in 2013, Laura Mvula is described as the Nina Simone of her generation, recognised for her molasses-rich soulful vocal & beautiful harmonies. Blessed with a honeyed baritone voice, José James is a sensation in the modern jazz scene. Together with conductor & creator Troy Miller, their astonishing performance of Gershwin Reimagined with WASO makes for a completely unmissable event. Troy Miller's re-imagining of Gershwin's song book is done with an unbridled energy & deep respect, showcasing the exquisite melodies of the classics such as Embraceable You, Summertime (Porgy & Bess), I Got Rhythm & more.