A lovely singer/songwriter with a gentle and focused approach, Katriona Taylor’s smooth, sultry vocals have won her a myriad of admirers, not least George Benson who invited her to open his shows in Europe. Her music has earned rave reviews and extensive radio play, including BBC national radio, Jazz FM and the US Jazz Top 100, and she has also collaborated with artists including Jools Holland and Jeff Wayne (composer of “The War of the Worlds”).
This evening, Katriona presents her show “Love Lane – The Road to Devotion”, a programme of sultry standards and timeless tunes that capture the twists and turns of love. From the highs of ‘It Had to Be You’ to gems like “If I Ain’t Got You” and “Flowers” the set will also include original songs from Katriona’s latest albums “Daring Dreams” and “Blind Passion”. Featuring Peter Hammond-piano, Vasilis Xenopoulos-sax, Paul Michael-bass and Chris Nickolls-drums.
“sultry, smoky voice“ Jazzwise Magazine; “wonderful…top-flight” London Jazz News; “Her sultry voice is something a little special” Telegraph
Katriona Taylor @ Crazy Coqs
6th November 2026 Book Your Tickets
Katriona Taylor presents “The Glamorous 80s Jazzed”
Address: Crazy Coqs, ZEDEL, 157 Piccadilly, London, W1J 9EB
Located in the heart of Soho inside Brasserie Zédel, Crazy Coqs is one of London’s most intimate live performance venues, renowned for its cabaret, jazz, comedy, theatre and live music in an elegant Art Deco setting.
PIANO – PETER HAMMOND
BASS – SIMON LITTLE
DRUMS – CHRIS NICKOLLS
Katriona Taylor – Daring Dreams – EFG London Jazz Festival
Bulls Head Barnes, 373 LONSDALE ROAD, SW13 9PY London
20th November 2026
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.
An established artist on the UK jazz scene, with five albums to her name, Katriona is equally at home on the intimate Bull’s Head Jazz Club stage or performing internationally to an audience of thousands.
Katriona has received countless plaudits for her polished live performances, Katriona has also supported the legendary, 10 times Grammy Award winner George Benson on his world tour and The James Taylor Quartet, amongst others.
A regular at top London venues and festivals including Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club, 606 Jazz Club, Soho Jazz Club and the EFG London Jazz Festival.
“So lovely to hear, thank you Katriona. Beautifully sung – I love it!” Jools Holland
“As a singer, Taylor has a sultry, smoky voice. She’s a versatile vocalist who can pay tribute to Nina Simone and Diana Krall“ Jon Clay, Jazzwise Magazine
Katriona Taylor Sextet at the world famous RONNIE SCOTT’S JAZZ CLUB.
DATE TBC
Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club is one of the most famous and oldest Jazz Clubs in Europe. Opened in 1959 and since that time have featured most of the legendary and popular names in modern jazz and jazz fusion. Katriona joins the long list of fantastic Jazz artists who have played at this amazing venue
“Taylor has a seductive and rich voice and is a skilled and sensitive songwriter. She infuses her originals and favourite standards with honest emotion & sizzle. She has been likened to Diana Krall, Sade, Nora Jones, Eva Cassidy and Nancy Wilson.” USA Jazz Review
Times: Doors open 1pm, show 2-4pm
Katriona Taylor – Vocals, Mornington Lockett – -Saxophone, John Crawford – Piano, Geoff Gascoyne – Bass, Guillermo Hill – Guitar, Chris Nickolls – Drums