Zrazy at Body & Soul Festival

About this event

Zrazy with Jenny Hallahan on bass play instrumental set of back catalogue and standards in the Mdme Veuve Cliquot Area

Line-Up

Maria Walsh – Vocals / Flute

Carole Nelson – Piano / Saxophone

Jennifer Hallahan - Bass

Ireland’s Zrazy blissfully combine silky and searing vocals with a stunning musicality of mature soul, pop and jazz-electronica. Musically sophisticated and lyrically smart, Zrazy inhabit a unique place in Irish contemporary music. The garlanded song-writing team of vocalist Maria Walsh and pianist, saxophonist Carole Nelson boast a lengthy and critically acclaimed creative partnership that has recorded six albums and toured much of the world. Zrazy are a unique amalgamation of pop, jazz Funk and Celtic influences that have continued to radiate positivity and accumulate accolades throughout their 20-year career.

Zrazy’s list of accolades which include an array of global awards including the OutMusic USA Award for Best Album with ‘Dream On’ and an Irish Gold disc for No1 smash hit single ‘Ooh Aah Paul McGrath’ (Italia ’90). This Irish Duo call to mind hints of Tracey Thorn, Young New Disciples, Brand New Heavies, eaviesHeaviesGrace Jones, St. Germain, while retaining a unique Celtic soulfulness.

See www.zrazy.com for music, videos , bio etc.

‘Zrazy’s performance… the sheer musicality, inventiveness and jazzy cool vibe of it all’….

Brecon Jazz Festival, UK 2016