Katriona Taylor - Daring Dreams - EFG London Jazz Festival
Katriona Taylor
Entry Requirements: Under 16s are not permitted in the venue. Under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times.
A night of smoky vocals, soulful grooves and timeless jazz.
Acclaimed jazz vocalist and songwriter Katriona Taylor brings her captivating live show to The Bull’s Head Jazz Club as part of the EFG London Jazz Festival. Showcasing songs from her celebrated 6th album Daring Dreams, Katriona and her outstanding band take audiences on a vibrant journey through jazz, Latin, soul and irresistible grooves with this latest release – alongside fresh interpretations of much-loved jazz classics made famous by some of the genre’s greatest voices.
With her distinctive sultry, smoky vocals, charismatic stage presence and infectious energy, Katriona has built an impressive reputation on the UK and international jazz scene. She has performed at leading venues including Ronnie Scott’s and Soho Jazz Club, appeared at major international festivals, opened for the legendary George Benson in Europe and the James Taylor Quartet, and collaborated with artists including Jools Holland and Jeff Wayne, composer of The War of the Worlds.
Her music has earned rave reviews and extensive radio play, including BBC national radio, Jazz FM and the US Jazz Top 100.
Daring Dreams reveals another side of Katriona as a songwriter, blending sophisticated jazz with Latin rhythms, soul and funky grooves. Expect an intimate evening filled with passion, musicianship, fabulous songs and worldclass jazz.
One night. One exceptional band. Daring Dreams – and the jazz classics you love.
“Taylor has a sultry, smoky voice. She’s a versatile vocalist who can pay tribute to Nina Simone and Diana Krall.” Jazzwise Magazine
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Katriona Taylor
Who is Katriona Taylor? Jazz is Katriona’s passion and you can’t help being moved by her voice.
Born in London, Katriona grew up with a background of music and tennis, her father is former UK and International tennis champion Roger Taylor. Seeking intellectual fulfilment, Katriona qualified and practised as a city lawyer, before her love of music enticed her to forge a new career as a full time singer.
After gaining a Masters qualification in acting and singing at London’s prestigious Central School of Speech and Drama, and with an absolute passion for Latin music and jazz, Katriona began writing her own songs. She has produced four alums to great acclaim. The latest album, Precious Time is a collection of original songs. To listen to Katriona’s albums, go to Music to sample and buy tracks
Katriona spent much of her childhood in Portugal where she was introduced to Brazilian music by her mother. Her father’s keen interest in jazz introduced a life long romance with this particular genre.
Katriona’s songs draw on her love of blues, soul, Brazilian rhythms and jazz, reflecting her diverse musical influences.
Katriona soon became a singer with an established reputation for live performance, bursting on to the London jazz scene and selling out top venues such as Pizza Express Jazz Club, Cafe Royale and The Bull’s Head Jazz Club as well as performing at international gigs and festivals. Her soothing, sultry vocals did not go unnoticed and she opened for the legendary eleven-times Grammy-winning soul legend George Benson in Europe as part of his world tour.
Katriona is also a vocal coach, running courses and workshops for students as well as teaching one-to-one private lessons.
