Zoe Gilby, a rising start of the British jazz scene, presents her eagerly awaited third album ‘Twelve Stories’ at the Dacre Hall, Lanercost.

Rising star Zoe Gilby brings her versatile jazz vocals and  her outstanding band to the Dacre Hall, Lanercost on December 7^th at 7.30pm as she embarks upon the launch tour for her new album, the third to date, Twelve Stories.   
Having played the Koktebel Jazz Festival, Ukraine and the Feng Qing Ju Zhou International Jazz Festival in Changsha City, China Zoe returns to the UK for her Twelve Stories launch tour.

The tour takes in the cities of Newcastle, Manchester, Norwich, London and Bristol so it’s a real honour to have Zoe and her band play in Lanercost.

The album features tracks composed by Zoe as well as from some of her favourite composers. Her influences are many, and include Carmen McRae, Nancy Wilson, Sheila Jordan and Roberta Gambarini, and her music features contemporary material from composers such as Pink Floyd through to Kate Bush as well as superb interpretations from the Great American Songbook.

Zoe will be joined by double bassist Andy Champion, guitarist Mark Williams.

Dacre Hall, Lanercost, nr Brampton – Sat Dec 7^that  7.30pm

Tickets: £8 available from Brampton Post Office or call David Gosling on 016977 41829

“Deserves wider recognition and a major record deal. An excellent CD. Courtney Pine BBC Radio 2

 “A Wonderful CD” Sheila Jordan

“ Her new CD is a one that will surely see her move into the first division of jazz singers”
Schmazz  @ The Cluny

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

“An impressive performance from a sophisticated young singer. Her voice has real character. Powerfully sultry and expertly handled” Jazz Journal International

To find out more and listen to Zoe use the following links:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ujd3n2Fwc08          

www.zoegilby.co.uk