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Georgia Mancio Quartet
Overview
Performers

Join award-winning vocalist Georgia Mancio and her quartet for an evening of intimate and beautifully expressive jazz.

A double Parliamentary Jazz Award winner, Georgia Mancio is recognised as one of the UK’s finest jazz vocalists, known for her deeply expressive voice and emotionally rich performances. Her albums regularly feature in critics’ top ten lists, and her long-standing creative partnership with Grammy-winning pianist Alan Broadbent has taken her to leading venues across Europe and the US, including Ronnie Scott’s and Jazz at Lincoln Centre.

For this special performance, Georgia is joined by an exceptional trio of leading British jazz musicians: Robin Aspland on piano, Andrew Cleyndert on double bass, Dave Ohm on drums and Georgia Mancio, voice. Together, they bring a wealth of experience from across the international jazz scene, having performed with artists including Van Morrison, Gregory Porter, Cleo Laine and Stan Tracey.

Combining original songs with fresh interpretations, the Georgia Mancio Quartet creates performances of warmth, intimacy and remarkable musical connection.

Programmed by Blow the Fuse

 

Performers

Georgia Mancio - voice

Multi-award-winning jazz vocalist, lyricist and producer, Georgia Mancio, is a supreme storyteller and formidable force on today’s scene. Her joyously authentic performances have won her two Parliamentary Jazz Awards (Best Vocalist 2021, Best Album 2020) and multiple nominations at the Jazz FM, British Jazz and Urban Music Awards. Her albums consistently chart Top Ten in prestigious end of year Critics’ Choices.

Her revered partnership with Grammy-winning pianist / composer, Alan Broadbent, has yielded three albums, including last year’s release, ‘A Story Left Untold’; performances across Europe and the US, including Ronnie Scott’s and Jazz at Lincoln Center; and over 40 co-written songs. 

Other credits include: BBC Proms, Liane Carroll, Ian Shaw, Kate Williams, Pat Metheny (lyric approval), and her own international ‘ReVoice!’ Festival. 

Robin Aspland - piano

A major player on the British jazz scene for over 30 years, Robin’s ability to find new and exciting approaches to harmony have made him a firm favourite with audiences and musicians alike. His wide-ranging credits are testament to his talents and include: Cleo Laine, George Coleman, Bobby Watson, Eddie Henderson, Ronnie Scott, Steve Grossman, Kenny Wheeler, Art Themen, Georgie Fame and Van Morrison, among many others.

Andrew Cleyndert - bass 

Internationally acclaimed, Andrew has worked in the bands of British and international jazz stars including: Stan Tracey, Ronnie Scott, Annie Ross, Bobby Wellins, Gene Harris, Junior Mance, Benny Green and Tamir Hendleman. He is also a highly sought after producer and has run his own label, Trio Records, for over 15 years, releasing some 36 albums.

Dave Ohm - drums

A leading player on the UK and international scene for 35 years, with credits including: Ian Shaw, Alan Broadbent, Liane Carroll, Benny Golson, Gregory Porter, Claire Martin, Karin Krog, Rebecca Parris and Anthony Strong. He has also fronted his own bands, and co-produced Georgia Mancio’s albums Trapeze (2008) and Silhouette (2010).