Jank Setup – ‘Shy’ (Review)
Hailing from New Orleans, progressive jazz-funk group Jank Setup honed their musical and performance chops playing raucous college house parties. Taking influence from the classic funk of James Brown and […]
Abi Farrell – The Only Way I Learn (Review)
Drawing influences from the likes of Eva Cassidy, Carole King, Aretha Franklin, and Dusty Springfield, Abi Farrell has a singer-songwriter sensibility flecked with gospel and soul inflection, and a command […]
Best Soul Songs of 2019
As the end of 2019 approaches, here’s our countdown of what we think were the best soul songs of the year! Take a listen to the songs below! – Honourable […]
Best Soul Gigs of 2019
With 2019 almost over, read below for a countdown of the best London soul gigs of the year! – Honourable Mention: Tony Momrelle at Pizza Express Live (Review) Tony Momrelle, […]
The Real Thing – ‘Someone Oughta Write a Song (About You Baby)’ (Review)
Hailing from Liverpool, The Real Thing are bastions of British funk and soul. Formed in the early 1970s and consisting of Chris Amoo, his brother Eddy (who replaced Kenny Davis), […]
Dezi 5 – ‘Lady’ (Review)
Originally from Dallas, Texas, Dezi built up his reputation as a performer in his home city before moving to Brooklyn, New York where he has become a staple of the […]
Kyle Taylor Parker – ‘Stowin’ Away (In Santa’s Sleigh)’ (Review)
Given that the festive season is upon us, I thought I’d share a festive jingle that landed its way into The House That Soul Built‘s inbox. Sung by Kyle Taylor […]
Cherise – ‘Paradise’ (Review)
Cherise Adams-Burnett was crowned Jazz FM’s Vocalist of the Year 2019. She recently performed at the EFG London Jazz Festival’s opening gala Jazz Voice, impressing with a lively Nat King […]
Motown & More 2019 at Ronnie Scott’s (Review)
Sauntering through the audience at the top of the show, Natalie Williams is always the prime hostess and entertainer. Ronnie Scott’s audiences have been flocking to her monthly Soul Family […]
Ego Ella May – ‘Girls Don’t Always Sing About Boys’ (Review)
Hailing from South London, Ego Ella May began uploading her own compositions onto Soundcloud a decade ago. She has since emerged as a cult figure with the capital’s soul and […]
Postmodern Jukebox at Royal Festival Hall (Review)
Plenty of showboating and spectacle but with exhilarating musicianship and talent at its core – A typical London Jazz Festival setlist tends to avoid the likes of Rihanna’s ‘Umbrella’, Gloria […]
Corinne Bailey Rae at Queen Elizabeth Hall (Review)
Having last headlined a show in London over three years ago, Corinne Bailey Rae spoke passionately about the serendipities and peculiarities of each live performance she does. ‘We’re probably never going […]
Round-Up November 2019
Wall To Wall – George Michael starring Janette Mason, David McAlmont, and Oliver Darley Joined by regular collaborator David McAlmont and singer and actor Oliver Darley, Janette Mason‘s most recent residency […]
Jazz Voice Gala 2019 at Royal Festival Hall (Review)
Pairing Guy Barker and his fabulous orchestra with an impressive array of vocal talent led (unsurprisingly) to some fine results last night at the Royal Festival Hall. The Jazz Voice […]