ARTIST PROFILE
Zoe Schwarz
Experienced jazz and blues vocalist with a national reputation now based in Poole, Dorset. Works regularly as a duo with her husband and guitarist Rob Koral but also fronts a number of bands including Blue Commotion featuring Koral (guitar), Gareth Williams (piano), Steve Thompson (bass) and Paul Robinson (drums). Blue Commotion album released on 33 Records in 2011, the group will tour the UK in 2012.
ARTIST REVIEWS
Blue Commotion
"A classy and sophisticated piece of work from a stellar UK line up. The singing and playing is excellent throughout."
JAZZ MANN FEATURES
In praise of the jam session: reflections on Cheltenham Jazz Festival 2012
Guest contributor Mark McKergow, host of the legendary Cheltenham Jazz Festival jam sessions at the Hotel du Vin, writes on the importance of the culture of the jam session.
London Jazz Festival 2011
Ian Mann enjoys five days of fantastic music at the 2011 London Jazz Festival.
