Friday 6th March 2026
IWD Special Concert at Jazz Café POSK!
HANNAH HORTON QUARTET featuring VIMALA ROWE:
"Music Inspired and Performed by Women!"
From Shirley Scott through to Nina Simone and their original music written today!
Musicians:
Hanah Horton - saxophones
Vimala Rowe - vocals
Sam Leak - piano
Jonny Wickham – bass
Joel Prime – drums
Hannah Horton is an acclaimed saxophonist, composer and bandleader on the UK jazz scene. Known for her warm, expressive sound and lyrical, story led writing, her music blends contemporary jazz with deep melodic sensitivity. Hannah leads her quartet with clarity and quiet authority, creating performances that are emotionally rich, spacious and deeply human.
“Hannah makes the big beast baritone sax sound like an angel” – Ian Shaw
“There is a deeper dimension to her art” – BBC Music Magazine
Vimala Rowe is a powerful and versatile vocalist whose work spans jazz, soul, blues and contemporary music. Known for her commanding stage presence, rich vocal tone and storytelling depth, she has collaborated with leading artists across the UK jazz and soul scenes. Vimala brings warmth, honesty and emotional intensity to every performance, making her a compelling featured voice for this special International Women’s Day concert!
“Vimala Rowe, who is recognised as one of the best vocalists of her generation”
- The Week
“My first experience of Vimala was at Scarborough Jazz Festival where she moved grown men to tears” - Wakefield Jazz
Video 1 (“But Beautiful” – Vimala Rowe): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_R5HjyWFBQ
Video 2 (Hannah Horton – official video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Om-A1b1hqPk
