Zoe Francis (vocals), Jim Mullen (guitar), Tom Ball (organ, piano), Tristan Mailliot (drums)
You are invited to join four outstanding performers for a fabulous night of jazz classics together with tunes from The Great American Songbook.
Pianist Tom Ball has honed his skills over many years, backing and collaborating with a huge variety of musicians and recording two albums under his own name.
His style is based on favourite pianists Bill Evans, Herbie Hancock, Brad Mehldau and Jason Rebello but incorporates elements from many other great exponents of the instrument, as well as folk and classical influences from his musical upbringing.
Zoe Francis is a true proponent of the Great American songbook as popularised by Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan, Anita O’Day and those other great singers. Her flawless delivery really tells the story of the song and, at home in London, she mixes with the best musicians (Jim, Tristan, Ross Stanley, Gareth Williams) as attested by her three albums.
Jim Mullen has been around as long as anyone into jazz can remember, and can be said to be a true legend of the genre. He rarely ventures this far west and we are excited to present him in tonight along with premier drummer, long time collaborator and friend, Tristan Mailliot.
Tristan Mailliot is one of London’s top drummers and has played with everyone and anyone on the scene. Tristan leads his own bands including the Loire All Stars, a jazz funk band and a Chick Corea project. Tristan has known pianist and organist Tom Ball for many years and it was Tristan who suggested they organise a South West mini tour.
Please note that on the door on the night tickets will cost £18 and £13 respectively