Zoe Gilby Quintet ft Vasilis Xenopoulos

The Zoe Gilby Quintet features ward-winning vocalist Zoe Gilby and saxophonist Vasilis Xenopoulos for a sizzling set of jazz with pizzazz.

So, together they represent the very best on today’s jazz scene delivering a world class performance with exuberance and verve.

“A sparkling,  Zoe Gilby delighted a full house with her expressive singing” – Bebop Spoken Here

“Vasilis Xenopoulos – old-school warmth and modern day dynamism” – Jazzwise 

Moreover this is our second jazz supper at The Gateway, Seaton. Read more about our jazz suppers here.

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Zoe Gilby 

Zoe Gilby draws on a repertoire of jazz standards and original compositions written with her bassist husband, Andy Champion. 

Moreover Zoe takes inspiration from the compositions of Cole Porter, Thelonious Monk and Duke Ellington. And her singing from the likes of Peggy Lee, Carmen McRae and Billie Holiday.

In addition she brings new dynamism to firm favourites such as “That Old Black Magic”, “Beginning to See the Light” and “Round Midnight”.

She also adds occasional contemporary covers to the mix and her own distinctive arrangements.

Because she has a wide vocal range and warm timbre to her voice she can therefore hold her own with the best. 

Belated recognition

Zoe’s live performances sparkle with musical exuberance. And her  lively Geordie banter makes her a favourite with audiences. However, all this  is without ever compromising the dexterity of her singing or her  innovative arrangements.

With her most recent recording, Twelve Stories, she received wide recognition in the jazz press. She’s a singer, therefore, who has clearly found her own voice. 

Link to Zoe here

Accolades

In 2019 she was voted Jazz Vocalist of the Year by the prestigious Parliamentary Jazz Awards.

“Deserves wider recognition and a major record deal” – 
Courtney Pine

“Sparkling debut by an exuberant singer. Zoë’s lively personality comes across on every track. Sheer enjoyment throughout.”
Jazz UK Magazine 

Vasilis Xenopoulos

Saxophonist Vasilis Xenopoulos is one of the most accomplished Greek jazz musicians of his generation.

Vasilis now lives permanently in the UK. And  has established himself as one of London’s up and coming jazz saxophonists.

He is a bandleader with recordings to his credit. As well a guest soloist on other peoples’ projects. But, he is best known for his collaboration with jazz guitarist Nigel Price.

“Vasilis Xenopoulos – one of the most fiery young saxophonists around blazes a path through the hard bop repertoire” – The Times ★★★★

Find out more about Vasilis here

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