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.
Blues and Soul Magazine competition: Win ‘April Song’ on vinyl…
Click here to enter Blues and Soul Magazine’s competition to win a vinyl copy of Sara Mitra’s debut album ‘April Song’.
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Sara Mitra profile in ‘Essex Life’
Sara Mitra interview with Nick Dines for Essex Life Magazine, April 2011.
‘Baby and Me’ is Featured Track on ‘Radio 2 In Concert’
‘Baby and Me’ is Featured Track on ‘Radio 2 In Concert’ 14/04/11, presented by Johnnie Walker. Click here to listen on iplayer.
BBC Maida Vale session now broadcast
Sara Mitra Maida Vale session – live versions of ‘Baby and Me’, ‘Going Home Alone’ plus interview. Broadcast on Jamie Cullum show, BBC Radio 2, 12/04/11. To listen on iplayer click here (about 33 minutes in). For listening once the show is archived and unavailable on iplayer, please click here:
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(Many thanks to David Gardiner for hosting this clip).
“Someone we really like on this show, a wonderful singer.”
“When I heard the album, I immediately became a fan of her voice…. Absolutely brilliant.” Jamie Cullum, BBC Radio 2.
Sara Mitra Maida Vale session on the Jamie Cullum show TONIGHT
Sara Mitra Maida Vale session on tonight’s Jamie Cullum Show, BBC Radio 2, 1900-2000, 12/04/12. Listen at 88-91 FM or via DAB radio.
Sara Mitra Official YouTube channel now running
Sara Mitra Official YouTube channel is now running. First uploads are of two live performances from High Barn, February 2011, with more videos to follow soon.
Click here for full information on this channel.
Featured video: Baby and Me (live performance) from High Barn, February 2011.
Featured video: You Can’t Build A Life On A Look (live performance) from High Barn, February 2011.
Cullum plays ‘Baby and Me’
Jamie Cullum plays ‘Baby and Me’ (single version), BBC Radio 2 05/04/11, as preview for Maida Vale session broadcast next week.
Listen on iPlayer here.
“Since I first heard her demo CD I knew she had something special. She’s got
a really quirky voice, great delivery, and she’s also a great songwriter.” – Jamie Cullum (BBC Radio 2)
Launch performance for ‘Baby and Me (single version)’
Launch for ‘Baby and Me (Single Version)’
20 April 2011 8pm-8.30pm SHOWCASE – Sara Mitra Duo, Spice of Life,
6 Moor St, Soho, London W1.
Featuring Kaz Simmons on guitar and backing vocals.
For full venue details and ticket info click here.
Sara Mitra BBC Maida Vale Session to be broadcast Tuesday 12th April 2011
Sara Mitra Maida Vale session for the Jamie Cullum show, BBC Radio 2, to be broadcast Tuesday 12th April 2011, 1900-2000. Click here for more details.
Featuring musicians James Allsopp, Fulvio Sigurta, Ross Stanley, Riaan Vosloo, Tim Giles.