China Moses (USA) - Bray Jazz Festival
At a glance
About this event
US-born singer China Moses is a powerful, soul and R & B singer capable of swinging with the finest.
chinamoses 450Touring her recently released sixth album Nightingtales, her love of soul, blues and pop make her a stand out, charismatic performer whose live shows have made her a hot ticket on the international festival circuit.
The daughter of Grammy Award winner Dee Dee Bridgewater and director Gilbert Moses, she has been destined for musical greatness since she released her debut single to critical acclaim at the tender age of just 16.
China Moses made three soul albums for Virgin before she signed for preeminent US jazz label Blue Note. Her 2012 album Crazy Blues was selected by The Times of London as one of their top 100 releases of that year.
Her band includes one of the hottest young talents in UK jazz, pianist Ashley Henry, who at aged just 25 was commissioned as guest resident musicial director at Jazz Cafe and Ronnie Scott's in London, and was nominated by Jazz FM last year as breakthrough artist and live experience of the year, for his performance at London's Southbank.
Location
Main St, Bray
Venue details
Since their launch in August 2002, Mermaid Arts Centre has made a splash in the artistic and cultural life of County Wicklow. Presenting an ambitious programme of performances including innovative dance, spellbinding theatre, cutting edge music and art-house cinema.
