Chaka Khan at Royal Festival Hall (Review)
“If I could remember everything I’d done, I’d probably kill myself,” quipped Chaka Khan. Acerbic stage patter like this peppered her headline concert at the Southbank Centre, kicking off this […]
Northern Soul Orchestrated (Review)
This post was written by guest contributor Finlay Holt Premiering at the Royal Albert Hall and now on the road, the BBC Concert Orchestra takes Northern Soul Orchestrated on a […]
Zara McFarlane at Ronnie Scott’s (Review)
A product of Tomorrow’s Warriors – an organisation which nurtures young jazz talent from underrepresented communities – Zara McFarlane has been a steady, consistent presence in British jazz, releasing four […]
Interviewing Judi Jackson
Combining vocal skill with high drama, Judi Jackson is one of the premier jazz talents around. Ahead of her show at the Southbank Centre this summer – as part of […]
Chisholm For President! (Review)
Chisholm for President! has some of the raw ingredients capable of taking it to London’s West End in a future life. This embryonic production – performed as a one-off, staged […]
Newsletter, February 2024: José James, Ledisi, Sy Smith, Deniece Williams
We’re changing a few things here at The House That Soul Built, shifting towards a semi-regular newsletter with a round-up of the new singles, albums, and throwback pleasures coming our way! […]
Singles Round-Up
Here is a (belated) round-up of some strong soul singles in the past few months! Avery Wilson – ‘Kiss the Sky’ An alum of The Voice whose vocal talents have […]
Samara Joy at the Barbican (Review)
A masterclass in phrasing, pace, and climax, Samara Joy’s concert at the Barbican Hall was a wonderful finish to this year’s EFG London Jazz Festival. The Bronx native has enjoyed […]
Norah Jones at Royal Festival Hall (Review)
As Norah Jones went through customs at Heathrow airport, an official insisted she perform ‘Chasing Pirates’ at her upcoming Royal Festival Hall concert. She honoured their wishes and did the […]
Cécile McLorin Salvant at Queen Elizabeth Hall (Review)
Surely one of the most exhilarating talents in contemporary vocal jazz, Cécile McLorin Salvant was back again at the EFG London Jazz Festival, this time at the (underrated) Queen Elizabeth […]
Cory Henry at HERE at Outernet (Review)
Having already enjoyed a rapturous British reception at the BBC Proms earlier this year, Cory Henry was all-guns blazing at this sold out concert at HERE at Outernet, one of […]
Marcus Miller at Royal Festival Hall (Review)
“I didn’t remember I did all that stuff,” remarked Marcus Miller after being introduced to the stage with a preamble referencing just some of the legendary artists he has played […]
Emeli Sandé at Royal Festival Hall (Review)
One of the breakout artists of the 2010s, Emeli Sandé struck a chord with her vulnerable songwriting, soulful voice, and pop hooks. Headlining the EFG London Jazz Festival with a […]
Jazz Voice 2023 (Review)
There isn’t always much jazz in Jazz Voice – the opening gala for the annual EFG London Jazz Festival – but there are often a myriad of commanding voices. This […]