EFG LJF x Collage presents: John Etheridge & Vimala Rowe

PART OF EFG LONDON JAZZ FESTIVAL 2022!

Legendary guitarist John Etheridge joins forces with the sensational vocals of Vimala Rowe. Together, they weave a magical spell, effortlessly travelling musically from India to Africa, Middle East and the USA.

John Etheridge has had substantial relationships during his 45 year career with some of the most famous names of 20th century music including Stephane Grappelli, Nigel Kennedy, John Williams, Yehudi Menuhin and Soft Machine.

Vimala Rowe has been gaining plaudits wherever she goes. An exemplary jazz singer with a faultless and deft expression, Rowe has a unique style that compliments John’s explorative nature. She featured recently in Paco Pena’s Flamencura at Sadler’s Wells: an indication of the breadth of her talent.

They weave together a magical journey that takes the audience across continents. There will also be solos from John, taken from his celebrated show that he has performed for 10 years all over Europe. This is a unique pairing that satisfies on so many levels. Not to be missed.

Their album ‘Out of the Sky ‘ was elected in the Top Ten critic’s choice of album of the year 2016 in both the Guardian and the Sunday Times, the track ‘Detour Ahead ‘in the Top Five in the Guardian .

Both John and Vimala will be showcasing originals from their respective new releases 2022.

‘This beautiful album’ ( Guardian)

.’A rare mix of visceral emotion and jazzy intelligence’ (Sunday Times)

‘Immensely soulful, powerful performance’ London Jazz News

‘One of the most distinctive singers to come along in some time’ - The Sunday Times

‘Flawless tributes to the great Jazz vocalists are a speciality of hers’ - John Fordham, The Guardian

‘Plenty of Jazz singers pay their respects to Billie Holiday, but one of the most illuminating is the UK vocalist Vimala Rowe’ - John Fordham, The Guardian

‘Sensational’ - Arts Desk

‘She sings nice’ - Iggy Pop

‘The fabulous vocals of Vimala Rowe...stripped the songs of their datedness and brought them into the modern age’- Birdlives.co.uk

‘Vimala Rowe, who is recognised as one of the best vocalist of her generation’ - The Week

 https://music.apple.com/gb/album/out-of-the-sky/1190565244

 https://open.spotify.com/artist/3XNJnKX4xGSsHpBhZOhGZm

Doors open 7pm, music from 8pm.

Please book a ticket in advance.

Tickets £5-10

Venue: McQueens Theatre, 4 Coburg Road, London N22 6UJ Nearest tube/rail: Wood Green (tube); Alexandra Palace (rail) A

Fresh Air Ventilation System is installed throughout the premises.

The gig is presented by Collage Arts Karamel N22 Sessions.