Award-winning jazz vocalist and songwriter Zoe Gilby will be performing an evening of captivating music with her talented quartet at Skirwith Village Hall.
Winner of the Parliamentary Awards Jazz Vocalist of the Year in 2019, Tyneside-based Gilby will perform inspired and unusual covers combined with original songs composed with double bassist husband Andy Champion on Friday 13th May 2022 at 7.30pm.
The concert, which is part of the Highlights Rural Touring Scheme, will see this rising star deliver a powerful collection of songs with her unique musical sophistication and dramatic edge.
An engaging performer, Gilby’s repertoire includes an adventurous blend of contemporary composers from Kate Bush to Pink Floyd and stylish lyrical interpretations of jazz standards. Counting Sheila Jordon and Joni Mitchell among her influences, Gilby’s latest album Aurora is inspired by the instrumental compositions of Grammy nominated US trumpeter Tom Harrell.
Highlights Rural Touring Scheme works with grassroots volunteers from over 65 village halls and community venues across the North of England to bring vibrant, entertaining and
thought-provoking performances and live events to the heart of rural communities.
Kate Lynch, Director at Highlights says: “Zoe Gilby is fast becoming one to watch in the UK jazz music scene. Her latest album has received fantastic critical acclaim and we are delighted to be able to bring Zoe and her amazing musicians to a rural audience.”
Zoe Gilby tours to venues and festivals internationally and throughout the UK where her unique style and charismatic personality continues to win her new fans.
At the beginning of her career, Zoe was selected for the prestigious artists development scheme Take Five Edition XI curated by leading London music producers Serious along with some of the UK’s most innovative new musicians.
This performance is only one of many unmissable live events taking place in village halls and community venues across County Durham, Cumbria and Northumberland as part of the Highlights Spring 2022 programme. Visit the Highlights Rural Touring Scheme website for the full programme at www.highlightsnorth.co.uk
All performances will adhere to the latest government Covid-19 guidelines. Wherever possible please book tickets online at www.highlightsnorth.co.uk
