Shireen Francis’ Small Island Experience Christmas Caribbean Party on the Sunday Lunch Session
Shireen Francis & The Small Island Project’s Xmas Party
Entry Requirements: Under 18s to be accompanied by an appropriate adult
The Small Island Experience is a London based five-piece Caribbean Jazz, Rhythm & Groove band combining Caribbean rhythms with a touch of jazz. Vocalist Shireen Francis’ Jamaican/Goan heritage in Afro-Caribbean music, has seen her develop her own distinctive jazz style whilst drawing on music from her formative years in the 70’s spent listening to Reggae, Calypso, Gospel Soul & Blues. This much sought-after singer has performed all over the world, working with artists such as Billy Ocean, Benny Green, Jim Mullen and John Etheridge among many others. Her all-star band comprises Paz co-founder Geoff Castle on keyboards, Neville Malcolm on bass, Dominic Grant on guitar and Kenrick Rowe on drums. The Small Island Experience's vibrant rhythms will take you on a vivid journey across the waters where the sun is shining and the Caribbean warmth of Carnival mingles with more than a touch or two of Xmas spirit. The Island Experience were such a wonderful surprise…..the musicians fantastic and Shireen's vocals sensational. The audience feedback was overwhelming with two standing ovations…..” Mark Greliac, Jazz Cafe POSK
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Shireen Francis & The Small Island Project’s Xmas Party
The Small Island Experience is a London based five-piece Caribbean Jazz, Rhythm & Groove band combining Caribbean rhythms with a touch of jazz. Vocalist Shireen Francis’ Jamaican/Goan heritage in Afro-Caribbean music, has seen her develop her own distinctive jazz style whilst drawing on music from her formative years in the 70’s spent listening to Reggae, Calypso, Gospel Soul & Blues. This much sought-after singer has performed all over the world, working with artists such as Billy Ocean, Benny Green, Jim Mullen and John Etheridge among many others. Her all-star band comprises Paz co-founder Geoff Castle on keyboards, Neville Malcolm on bass, Dominic Grant on guitar and Kenrick Rowe on drums. The Small Island Experience's vibrant rhythms will take you on a vivid journey across the waters where the sun is shining and the Caribbean warmth of Carnival mingles with more than a touch or two of Xmas spirit. The Island Experience were such a wonderful surprise…..the musicians fantastic and Shireen's vocals sensational. The audience feedback was overwhelming with two standing ovations…..” Mark Greliac, Jazz Cafe POSK