Sarah Ellen Huges & musicians - A "Jazz & Lyrics" evening

“2010 sees the return to the club of the fresh talent of Sarah Ellen Hughes, who wowed audiences during her 2008 residency.  Sarah will be previewing material from her forthcoming album, which showcases her versatility in style as well as her arranging and composing talents.   Her stunning band features Darren Altman (drums), Rick Simpson (piano) and Tom Farmer (bass).”
THURSDAYS 07 JANUARY & 18 FEBRUARY 2010 Reservations: 08456 027 017 / www.pizzaexpresslive.com

MICHAEL OMER (with guest artists) - A "Jazz & Lyrics" evening

"UNWRITTEN, UNPLUGGED & UNSIGNED" "...succeeds in persuading us that there really is no sensation like syncopation." The Times (London) Award-winning songwriter & pianist-composer Michael Omer is back once again at Pizza on the Park, to help you chase away those post-Christmas winter blues, with a cabaret which is at times edgy, funny, serious, and wonderfully entertaining. Guests to include bassist Alex L'Estrange, himself an award-winning composer & arranger, and on drums the ever versatile Mike Bradley, most recently featuring in the Michael Jackson show Thriller at the Lyric Theatre. More numbers from the "Unwritten, Unplugged & Unsigned" solo piano album will sit alongside some original songs and a few old favourites. Highly Recommended. Tickets £15.00. For reservations call 08456 027 017 or book online at http://www.pizzaexpresslive.com/
THURSDAYS 21st JANUARY & 29 APRIL 2010

Reservations: 08456 027 017 / www.pizzaexpresslive.com

ALEXANDER STEWART - A "Jazz & Lyrics" evening

Just 22 years of age, Alexander Stewart is already creating a buzz as one of the most precociously talented vocalists of the new generation.   With a voice rooted in Connick and Sinatra - and with a touch of the Kurt Elling rasp - Stewart avoids being a nostalgia act by a judiciously off-beat choice of material and a decidedly contemporary energy level.  As well as clever re-arrangements of great standards, he translates the occasional pop song into jazz and adds some originals including songs by pianist Webb.  With Alex Webb (piano), Gary Crosby (bass) and Andy Chapman (drums).
THURSDAY 04 FEBRUARY & 07 JUNE 2010

Reservations: 08456 027 017 / www.pizzaexpresslive.com

SARAH ELLEN HUGHES - A "Jazz & Lyrics" evening

“2010 sees the return to the club of the fresh talent of Sarah Ellen Hughes, who wowed audiences during her 2008 residency.  Sarah will be previewing material from her forthcoming album, which showcases her versatility in style as well as her arranging and composing talents.   Her stunning band features Darren Altman (drums), Rick Simpson (piano) and Tom Farmer (bass).”
THURSDAY 18 FEBRUARY 2010
Reservations: 08456 027 017 / www.pizzaexpresslive.com

 PAULINE JEAN & musicians

THURSDAY 04 MARCH 2010 - A "Jazz & Lyrics" evening

Rising jazz vocalist Pauline Jean presents Remembering Nina Simone.  A soulful, bluesy and swinging vocalist, Pauline is a native New Yorker of Haitian descent.  Her repertoire includes original compositions, unique arrangements of the standards, blues and traditional Afro-Haitian music fused with jazz.  Her most recent successes include performing at the 44th International Pori Jazz Festival in Finland and a tribute to Nina Simone at The Cabaret at the Connoisseur Room in Indianapolis, where she was celebrated with standing ovations.  She performs with Alex Webb (piano), Gary Crosby (bass) and Rod Youngs (drums).

TAMMY WEIS

THURSDAY 18 MARCH - A "Jazz & Lyrics" evening

The Tammy Weis quintet featuring B J Cole.  Following collaborations and appearances with Jamie Cullum at the Jazz Cafe, Bobby McFerrin at the Royal Albert Hall, Ian Shaw and Lianne  Carroll at the Royal Opera House, and singing opposite Curtis Stigers at Ronnie Scott's, Canadian Tammy Weis has now just released a brand new album, "Where I need to be".  Singing songs from this album among many other favourites, Tammy will be performing with Tim Lapthorn on piano, Al Cherry on guitar, Arnie Somogyi on bass, and Simon Lea on drums, and will feature guest artist, maestro B J Cole on steels.

Reservations: 08456 027 017 / www.pizzaexpresslive.com

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IAIN MACKENZIE with the FRANK GRIFFITHS NONET

THURSDAY 01 APRIL 2010 - A "Jazz & Lyrics" evening

Mellow sounds from vocalist Iain with the fresh arrangements of Frank Griffiths.

Reservations: 08456 027 017 / www.pizzaexpresslive.com

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CAROLINE NIN

THURSDAY 15 APRIL AND FRIDAY 16 APRIL 2010 - A "Sophisticated Songbook" evening