Friday 17th January 2025
Lulu Pierre and the Copasetics pay tribute to Sarah Vaughan along with a special guest appearance!
The exciting London’s rising jazz vocalist Lulu Pierre, after her enthusiastically received performance with Tony Kofi on 23 November 2024, returns to Jazz Café POSK along with the Copasetics and a surprise guest appearance from her mother Roma Pierre to celebrate Sarah Vaughan!
Lulu Pierre is a startling new arrival on the London jazz vocal scene, who has proved herself to be a classic Torch Song stylist in the tradition of Julie London. She can also swing out like Sarah Vaughan, with a voice that can move from a seductive sweetness to a lived-in rasp. With the experienced piano accompanist Alex Webb and his trio, she performs evergreens from the Great American Songbook, heartbreaking Torch songs and some surprising non-jazz repertoire choices.
“Something new and exciting ... Alex Webb’s fantastic arrangements allowed Lulu the space to make a clear statement – she has arrived” – Jazz in Europe
“Lulu is a striking stage presence with a voice that send chills down your spine. You know from the moment she walks on stage that she’s something special” - Naomie Harris OBE (Academy Award, BAFTA & Golden Globe nominee)
“Brilliant vocals by Lulu backed by an amazing set of musicians. Thoughtful and great songs choices in the set. Definitely looking forward to hearing more from Lulu” – DesignMyNight.com
“Lulu is a great performer, with Alex's arrangements and the whole trio supporting her... Lulu carried it all off with aplomb and proved her ability to sing classics and modern jazz with all the panache of a seasoned singer” - hilaryseabrook.blogspot.com
Line up:
Lulu Pierre – vocal
Alex Webb – piano
Hamish Moore – bass
Dan Hester – drums
Roma Pierre – guest appearance on vocal
Alex Webb is a highly experienced songwriter and pianist working in jazz and music theatre. He has written a series of successful live music and theatre shows, usually informed by jazz history. These include the musicals Cafe Society Swing and Stormy: The Life of Lena Horne, & the words-and-music shows A Portrait of Cannonball, British Standard Time, Billie Holiday Live at Carnegie Hall and Charlie Parker on Dial.
As a pianist he has worked with some major names on the UK scene, including Denys Baptiste, Tony Kofi, Guy Barker, Alan Barnes and Dave Green. His songs have been recorded by Vimala Rowe, Ayanna Witter-Johnson, David McAlmont, Liane Carroll, China Moses, Allan Harris, Cherise Adams-Burnett & Jo Harrop among others. London-based, Webb is also the founder of the non-profit production house the Copasetic Foundation.
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Video 1 (Lulu Pierre – live teaser): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8AF6XAyC3w
Video 2 (Lulu Pierre – All or Nothing at All): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g1jlDhQtRDU
