14th Sep 2023 – Piano Smithfield – New Album Launch “Daring Dreams”

Outstanding jazz vocalist Katriona Taylor presents an evening at Piano Smithfield launching her exciting new album “Daring Dreams”

Piano Smithfield, 14 Long Lane, London EC1A 9PN

Doors Open 7:00pm

Performance time 8-10pm (with interval)

Ticket price £20

New album launch ‘Daring Dreams’

UK vocalist Katriona Taylor presents her 6th album – Daring Dreams, this new jazz, Latin and soul album features her original songs. Katriona is famous for her sultry, smooth vocals, and funky vibes, and these original songs expertly blend a fusion of jazz grooves.

On this album Katriona plays with a whole array of exceptional talents. Tonight at Piano Smithfield Katriona and her band John Crawford – Piano, Dominic Ashworth – Guitar, Paul Michael – Bass, Chris Nickolls – Drums andVasilis Xenopoulus – Sax will light up the stage and you’ll hear that remarkable hit of instrumentation and musicianship on display.Daring Dreams is the journey of an artist who loves to sing and share her positive passion for music.

Katriona is at home on the intimate stages of the UK’s top jazz clubs like Ronnie Scotts and 606 or at large International festivals. She has opened for the legendary George Benson and the James Taylor Quartet amongst others. Her music has received multiple plaudits & airplay and rave reviews, as well as being featured on BBC National radio and JazzFM.

“Katriona’s not only stunningly talented herself, she’s playing with an entire band led with studio aces and seasoned veterans of the game that have impeccable skillsets”. Sleeping Bag Studios – Canada

“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