Thursday 28 November 2.00 pm
The Kelley Suttenfield Jazz Quintet
Kelley Suttenfield (vocals)
Alex Babic (drums)
Chris Lee (piano)
Stefanos Tsourelis (guitar)
Martin Young (bass)
Programme to be announced at the concert
Kelley Suttenfield is an eclectic jazz vocalist whose lush resonance and stylistic approach have captivated fans and critics alike. In the words of writer Carol Banks Weber (AXS.com), she “breathes her own loving, sensitive and reverent persona into every lyric.” Her debut album “Where Is Love?” was released to critical acclaim, establishing her as “a singer with a lot of great ideas and the ability to deliver them” according to JazzWeekly . About her second album “Among The Stars” JazzMostly wrote: “A warm, sensual and distinctive vocal sound marks Kelley Suttenfield as someone rather special in the somewhat overcrowded arena in which today's jazz singers must perform.” Her recent release “When We Were Young” was cited as the “number one pick for sleeper, surprise masterpiece of the year” by Jazz Music Archives. Kelley has headlined at The Iridium and Jazz at Kitano in NYC, The Pheasantry in London, and she has also performed at Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club with the New York All Stars (featuring Harry Allen). Other highlights include a guest appearance with the Great Danes Big Band in the Copenhagen Jazz Festival, and placing as finalist in the annual NYC Jazzmobile Vocal Jazz Competition. For more information, visit: www.kelleysuttenfield.com .
Alex Babic also known as ‘Sacha' is well known on the current London jazz scene. Jazz came to him later in life after being mostly self taught, he attended Goldsmiths College, under the wing of Howard Riley, one of the UK's most respected Jazz pianists, where he developed his musical language and jazz chops. Alex can be found playing regularly at London's jazz clubs and also regularly hosts jazz jam sessions and events with established and up and coming jazz players.
Chris Lee is a composer, arranger, songwriter and pianist, who has performed and recorded with some of the leading singers on the London jazz scene. His album credits include Alternative Arrangements (with Anton Browne) and Second Take (with Jenny Howe), both of which feature his arrangements of pop/rock standards. His most recent recording is “A Troubled Man,” a song-cycle portraying the detective protagonist, Kurt Wallander, of Swedish author Henning Mankell's Nordic noir novels, which was launched on July 24 this year at Crazy Coqs, London's leading cabaret venue.
Stefanos Tsourelis was born in Larisa Greece and has been playing music from the age of 10. At the age of 17 he started performing professionally as a Guitarist and Oud player in music venues, theatres and festivals across Greece. In 2005 he moved to London and studied at The London Guitar Institute/ Guitar X where he was awarded the ‘Best Guitarist of the Year' in 2008. Stefanos is well known for his versatility and ability to move across styles and genres on both the Guitar and Oud. His musical style incorporates Blues, Rock, Jazz and Mediterranean sounds. His major influences has been Jim Hendrix, SRV, John McLaughlin, Pat Metheny, Jeff Beck and Wes Montgomery. In 2017 he released his trio debut album “Native Speaker”. Since then the trio has been performing in the UK and abroad, at venues and festivals including the EFG London Jazz Festival, Ealing Jazz Festival, Teignmouth Jazz Festival, The Vortex Jazz Club, Black Mountain Jazz, the Bulls Head, Jazz Cafe POSK, and the Green Note. In 2021 the trio released their second album ‘The Wanderer'. Recently he appeared on BBC Radio 3 and Pizza Express Soho with Julian Costello's Vertigo.
Martin Young began his musical life playing the classical guitar switching to bass when an opportunity arose to play in a local dance band. At age 16 he was playing big-band charts in the Lancashire-based Sounds 18. Martin also played with pianist Norman Bolton's small group which included well-known musicians from the North West, including tenorist Harold Salisbury, Hollies drummer Bobby Elliott, and ex- Nucleus guitarist Kenny Shaw. After moving to Bath In 1990 he collaborated with Rob Brian and pianist John Paul Gard in tenor player Danny Sheppard's quartet and with singer Joan Davis. Martin has also played at the 606 club and other notable Jazz Venues with Bristol-based musicians Dave Betts and Mat Sibley. Since 2004 has been based in West London and plays regularly with local jazz musicians at venues including the Bulls Head and the Pheasantry, and he is also the regular bassist for 12-piece soul outfit SoulTrippers.
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