Category: Gigs

Sara Mitra 6tet review in Venue magazine

Brecon Jazz Festival Review in Venue magazine, by Tony Benjamin

“…the first ‘discovery’ of the weekend; vocalist Sara Mitra appearing over in the Market Hall with pretty much the whole of Nostalgia 77 behind her. Presenting with all the charming stagecraft of a classic jazz singer, her chirpily delivered ‘love’ songs are actually barbed and cynically realistic cautionary tales bursting with musical ebullience. It’s a bitter-sweet cocktail made compelling by her superb voice and the band’s shimmering presence” Tony Benjamin, Venue Magazine.

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Brecon Jazz Festival 2011, Telegraph Review

Brecon Jazz Festival 2011, Review of Saturday 13th August, The Telegraph.

“Allen Toussaint, Monty Alexander, Sara Mitra and Phronesis were some of the major acts delighting the festival goers at Brecon… Mitra wowed audiences in the Market Hall with a set that also showcased great sax playing from James Allsopp.” Martin Chilton, The Daily Telegraph.

Sara Mitra Vortex gig 10.08.11

The Vortex Jazz Club is currently open for business as usual, and will host the Sara Mitra 6tet gig Wednesday 10th August 2011. However, due to the current situation in East London, it may be necessary to postpone this gig at short notice. Please call ahead to the venue before attending. The Vortex box office telephone number is 020 7254 4097. Thanks to Gwen@The Vortex for the update.

Sara Mitra/Alice Russell/Emily Wright interview in The Daily Telegraph, 04/08/11

Sara Mitra/Alice Russell/Emily Wright interview in The Daily Telegraph, 04/08/11.

“Three especially talented names among this new wave of jazz singers will be at this year’s Brecon Jazz Festival.
Alice Russell, the most senior of them, has one of those deep, bluesy-soulful voices that we always thought only Americans could produce. She’s just released a new album, Pot of Gold. Sara Mitra and Emily Wright have both recently released debut albums, Mitra with her own band, Wright with guitarist Jon Hyde. In their different ways they strike a quieter, more intimate note. All three perform their own songs, as well as standards.
The results are terrific.” Ivan Hewett, The Daily Telegraph

August Dates for Sara Mitra 6tet

The Sara Mitra 6tet line-up is Ross Stanley (keys), James Allsopp (sax, bass clarinet), Fulvio Sigurta (trumpet), Riaan Vosloo (bass), Tim Giles (drums). The band will be performing this August at the Brecon Jazz Festival 2011, and also at The Vortex Jazz Club, London. The first gig is the evening of Wednesday 10th August at the Vortex, and is an intimate preview of the festival set for London-based listeners. At Brecon, the band will be performing Saturday 13th August, 3.30pm, on the Roland Stage. The performance will include music from both ‘April Song’ and new tunes from the forthcoming second album. For Brecon Jazz Festival tickets, click here.

High Barn gig to be filmed

Supporters are warmly invited to attend Sara Mitra 6tet at High Barn, Essex, on Saturday 26th February 2011. This performance will be filmed. The band features Ross Stanley (keys), James Allsopp (sax, bass clarinet), Fulvio Sigurta (trumpet), Riaan Vosloo (bass), Tim Giles (drums). Singer-songwriter Kaz Simmons provides support. For advance tickets, contact High Barn on +44 (0) 1371 811 291 or visit www.high-barn.com for venue details.

Vortex Review from JazzUK

JazzUK Review of ‘April Song’ album launch gig at The Vortex, London Nov 2010.

“…Her warm, slightly gauche persona engages immediately, as if she takes her music seriously but herself less so… Her own songs, Jilted Woman Blues and The Choice are witty and assured and she handles matters of the heart and weightier subjects with equal ease.” Duncan Heining, JazzUK Magazine