Kitty Harrison and Nick Shankland (Saturday 1st April 2023)
Kitty Harrison and Nick Shankland (Saturday 1st April 2023)
Saturday 1st April 2023 @ 8pm (Doors open at 7.30pm)
“When Kitty sings, music stops to listen” and this is no over-statement!
Stylish London singer Kitty La Roar is joined by pianist/singer Nick Shankland at Purdy's Pop-Up singing, scatting and free-styling at the drums. The band will be showcasing original compositions from the album Valentine's Eve, as well as original lyrics to the music of Monk, Ellington, Strayhorn and Sonny Rollins.
Originally inspired by Ella Fitzgerald Nancy Wilson and Sarah Vaughan, Kitty La Roar's unique talents are not just as silky voiced songstress, scat-singer and drummer: she has an spellbinding ability to freestyle lyrics to melody on the spot, telling stories that are not only relevant to the song she is singing, but often weaving in references to life, love, nature, politics, current events, and even to people in the audience. The band performs highly original songs by Kitty and her pianist Nick Shankland and although the genre is clearly jazz, this unpredictable and eclectic music entrances and engages the audience.
Personel
Kitty La Roar - vocals/drums
Nick Shankland - piano/vocals/bass-keys
Press
“A force of nature” – Michael Feinstein
“Simply mesmerising!” - Rye Jazz Festival
"Chic chanteuse" - The Independent
"Fantastic!" - OK Magazine
"Seductive.. world class vocals" - Penthouse Magazine
"When Kitty sings, even music stops to listen" - Jazz in Europe
Repertoire
originals/standards
Latest album
"Valentine's Eve", here is the trailer: https://youtu.be/QgE7OiniPSw
Record label
33 Jazz Records
Video
"I Remember Bird" at the Bear Club (original lyrics by Nick Shankland)
Billy Strayhorn's "Isfahan" (original lyrics by Nick Shankland)
Sonny Rollins' "Pent Up House" (original lyrics, Nick Shankland)
Reviews
http://jazzineurope.mfmmedia.nl/2015/02/kitty-la-roar-and-nick-shankland-live-review/
http://jazzineurope.mfmmedia.nl/2016/02/ep-review-skylark-kitty-la-roar-featuring-nick-shankland
Social Media
https://twitter.com/kittylaroar
https://soundcloud.com/kitty-laroar
http://m.youtube.com/user/kittylaroar
http://Instagram.com/kittylaroar
SET-UP
Tickets are all seated, seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. However, for parties of 6 or more, we can reserve seats to ensure you are on the same table. Please email mail@purdymusic.co.uk to request this after booking and we will do our best to accommodate.
We will be serving drinks from the CASH bar, which will also well stocked with prosecco, wine, beer, spirits and soft drinks.
DATE AND TIME
Saturday 1st April 2023
Doors open at 7.30pm with a strict 8pm start. Show 2x45 minutes with a 20 minute break
LOCATION
The HAODS studio, 19 New Street, Henley-on-Thames, RG9.
REFUND POLICY
We can no longer issue you refunds once you have bought your ticket but we can help you connect with people looking for tickets on our waiting list.
Please email mail@purdymusic.co.uk with any questions about this event.
PRESS Henley Standard
WAITING LIST
Should the event be sold out, please enter your information to join the waiting list. Should we have any returns, we will inform you on a first-come first-served basis.