Samuel Joseph personally represents a select group of internationally recognised jazz and cabaret artists:
DOMINIC ALLDIS
Singer-pianist Dominic Alldis’s entertaining and informative programmes draw on his passion for, and encyclopaedic knowledge of, the Great American Songbook and French chanson and cinema music. His regular ensemble is drawn from a pool of the best jazz musicians in London and can be tailored to suit the venue and occasion. His show, ‘Themes From French Cinema’ pairs his quartet with the Pavao String Quartet (www.pavaoquartet.com) and a third format features Dominic alongside celebrated raconteur, clarinettist and co-founder of Private Eye magazine, Barry Fantoni.
Since the early 1980s Dominic has been a regular fixture at the world-famous cabaret venue and supper club Pizza on the Park, Knightsbridge, where he has performed opposite some of the greatest international jazz and cabaret artists including Blossom Dearie, Steve Ross, Dave Frishberg, Bob Dorough, Sir Richard Rodney Bennett and Andrea Marcovicci.
Dominic Alldis is on tour 2009/2010.
JUDY CARMICHAEL
Grammy nominated pianist Judy Carmichael is one of the world’s leading interpreters of stride piano and swing. Nicknamed ‘Stride’ by musical giant, and one of the founding fathers of this technically and physically demanding jazz piano style, Count Basie, she was encouraged by Sarah Vaughan to record her first ensemble album with members of the Basie band. Roy Eldridge and Benny Carter were also early supporters.
A native of California, Judy Carmichael moved to New York in the early 80’s and has maintained a busy concert schedule throughout the world ever since. She frequently tours throughout Europe, South America, Australia and Asia as well as all over the US.
She has performed in many prestigious venues from Carnegie Hall, to the Peggy Guggenheim Museum in Venice, and in programs alongside celebrated artists such as Joel Grey, Michael Feinstein, Steve Ross and the Smothers Brothers.
The author of two books on stride piano, and numerous articles on the subject of jazz, Judy hosts and produces her own Public Radio Show Judy Carmichael’s Jazz Inspired, broadcast on over 170 stations throughout North America and abroad and on NPR’s Sirius Satellite channel.
Judy Carmichael in on tour in the UK 2009/2010 including 2 major shows at The Shaw Theatre London, featuring US tenor saxophone star, Harry Allen.
Judy Carmichael is a Steinway Artist.
ANGELA GEORGIOU
Singer, songwriter and actress Angela Georgiou started performing in the West Wnd at the age of twelve and had her first solo performance as "Evita" in an adaptation of the box office smash hit, at the age of sixteen. Angela then went on to sing and feature in a "playstation" karaoke commercial and was featured in a choir scene for an American film production called "If Only". Angela continues to sing covers for corporate, wedding and function events where she enjoys singing with live bands such as "The Satellites" who have worked with the likes of Kylie Minogue, Gary Barlow and who have been the core members of Spandau Ballet - Toni Hadley's reformed band. Angela also enjoys being part of an acoustic duo. Her sound has derived from a variety of influences including soul, Jazz, Motown, R&B and pop. Venues performed include: Leicester Pride festival, Essex F.M, Turnmills, Madam Jo, Jo's - Performing alongside Sinita, The Roadhouse, Turnmills and many more. Angela also writes her own songs and continues to work in film and television where she has worked with the likes of Johnny Depp and Keira Knightly.
www.myspace.com/angelageorgio
PAUL L MARTIN
Paul L Martin is an award-winning cabaret performer who for over 17 years has been a fixture on the UK and international circuits and is widely regarded as one of the leading performers of live cabaret.
He has appeared regularly in London and at prestigious venues including The Dorchester Hotel, Her Majesty’s Theatre, Birdland, Knebworth, The Hippodrome, Hackney Empire, Le Pigalle, Café Royale, Madame Jo Jo’s and the Café De Paris.
Paul has taken his warm and witty cabaret shows all over the world, with engagements in Berlin, Paris, Rome, New York, Melbourne, Dublin and throughout the UK, including a critically acclaimed appearance at the 2008 Edinburgh Festival.
…‘A British Cabaret Icon’ Cabaret Hotline
…‘The Cabaret Don…Impeccable comic flair’ Time Out
Paul L Martin performs at the Brighton Festival May 10 and at the Leicester Square Theatre, London June 18, 19, 20 and 21 (matinee).
THE LAURENCE COTTLE BIG BAND with CLAIRE MARTIN
The inspired combination of Claire Martin UK’s finest female jazz vocalist and a big band consisting of the leading jazz musicians matched with arrangements and original compositions from one of the greatest musical minds, bass virtuoso Laurence Cottle, creates a dynamic synergy that is at times explosive, swinging, moving and always in the groove.
Following several critically acclaimed seasons at London’s leading jazz venue, Ronnie Scott’s, The Laurence Cottle Big Band with Claire Martin is on tour, nationally and internationally 2009/2010.