Fri 22nd May, 2026
8:00 pm - 10:30 pm (Doors: 7:30pm)
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Motown legend Martha Reeves summed it up perfectly, describing Joanna Cooke as “the baby girl singing the blues”.
Joanna, much like her South West counterpart Joss Stone demonstrates that true soul and emotional connection is not simply constrained by colour or creed. Moreover, her self-penned songs leave a lasting impression on audiences, by dint of their raw honesty and song craft.
Drive and talent combined with her contemporary sound blending Soul, Jazz & Blues now see Joanna performing festivals and notable venues around the UK including the Jazz Cafe and supporting big name artists like Tom Jones, Rag N Bone Man, Martha Reeves, Paloma Faith, Matt Johnson, Jess Glynne + the likes of Mamas Gun, Beth Rowley, Jo Harman & Martin Harley. With a voice that transends genres Joanna’s powehouse vocals and writing are also attracting millions of streams over in the Dance music world with collaborations with producers worldwide plus features on BBC Radio 1 + several Spotify editorial playlists.
Joanna will be sharing songs and stories from her most recent ‘Kaleidoscope’ EP (produced by Brighton based musician & polymath Mark Edwards), several other popular tracks from her 3 previous records & a couple of classic covers which showcase her deep rooted influences of Soul, Blues & Jazz. Tracks from ‘Kaleidoscope’ Earned spots in the UK Soul Music Charts’ Top 30 plus entries in international Soul & RnB charts.
After supporting Matt Johnson (Jamiroquai) at his sold out show at Jazz Cafe London, playing her debut at Cheltenham Jazz Festival Joanna is excited to bring a wonderfully talented set of musicians together to perform her music to beautiful Bath for the very first time.
“Rising star soul/jazz singer with a blues heart. A name to watch” Jon Newey, Jazzwise
“That warm flashback sound that’ll make good company with Aretha Franklins early ’70’s sides.” SoulTracks.com USA
“It catches you in the feels in a way that the likes of Adele would kill for..” Listen With Monger
” ..a voice that drips with soul. Joanna takes a song and layers it over you like warm honey until it floats you away” – Dart Music Festival
Website – https://joannacooke.co.uk/
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/joanna.cooke/
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/joannacookemusic
Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/artist/7EyKy53TsVFLJFZFyYzBZQ?si=r3nlu4VESqGb3bnuxHvjcQ
YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@JoannaCooke