Jazz

Building on her passion for the Empress of the Blues, Julia Titus started to perform as Ma Bessie in mid-2015 to share the music of Bessie Smith and her contemporaries with a new generation of listeners. Mixing Julia’s rich, warm vocal sound with a dynamic group of musicians that look ...

Please note this is a standing event with chairs down both sides of the Auditorium We know what you’re thinking. You’re thinking: “Why should I care about The Urban Voodoo Machine? They’ve been around for ages, haven’t they? Aren't they a novelty band who wears funny make-up? Don't they sometimes ...

“Live or recorded, Claudia is a joy to hear." BBC Radio Ulster, Jazz Show “Passion and clarity delivered with a velvet voice, Claudia lights any stage” BBC Radio Cambridgeshire From her early days as an actress in London, Claudia was spotted for her musical talent and went on to appear ...