Ladies in Jazz - Annika Skoogh + Ian Ellis & The Craig Milverton Trio
Annika Skoogh celebrating Ladies in Jazz and featuring special guest Ian Ellis and the Craig Milverton Trio.
Annika Skoogh takes a look at the legendary jazz divas who have influenced and inspired her over the years and pays tribute to their voices and the songs they sang. Expect to hear classics from Ella Fitzgerald, Anita O’Day, Sarah Vaughan, Nancy Wilson, Betty Carter and Carmen McRae, to name but a few, plus some of Annika’s favourite jazz standards. This promises to be a great evening, don’t miss it!
Annika has put together a stellar band with some of the very best musicians and will be joined by special guest Ian Ellis – saxophone, Craig Milverton – British jazz award pianist, Ashley John Long – double bass and Nick Millward – drums.
“…She has a very fine voice and knows how to enhance it to its full quality. She’s a wow!” - Marlborough International Jazz Festival
“A singular vocalist capable of both power and sweetness…” - St Ives Jazz Club
Born in South America and raised in Sweden, Annika Skoogh is a highly versatile and celebrated multilingual jazz vocalist based in Exeter. She brings a special blend of Scandinavian charm and Latin flavour to her performances.
In 2019, she appeared at BBC Spotlight as part of The Fowey Festival of Arts and Literature and has performed alongside world-class musicians including Buster Cooper and Art Barton (Buddy Rich, Stevie Wonder and Bruce Springsteen), former members of the Duke Ellington Orchestra and the late legendary Kathy Stobart (Art Pepper and Humphrey Lyttelton). In 2021, Annika released her second album with her 6 piece Brazilian Latin band Orpheus which has been very well received.
Annika leads several ensembles with many sold out performances under her belt. Over the years, she has played at some of the biggest UK jazz festivals including Cheltenham Jazz Festival, The London International Duke Ellington Festival, The Marlborough International Jazz Festival and the Bristol Harbour Festival.
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Performance starts at 7:30pm, doors from 6:30pm with cash bar available.
Tickets:
General admission: £20
Students: £5 with valid student ID
Children 12 and under: Free, accompanied by a paying adult (max 3 children per adult)
Buy tickets online by clicking this link
Tickets can also be purchased by ringing 01460 54973 or visiting The Ilminster Arts Centre during opening hours.
