(Preview by Russell)
In less than nine months Alice Grace has made a
considerable impact on the north east jazz scene. The 2015 Gateshead
International Jazz Festival late night jam sessions held across the River Tyne
at the Jazz Co-op’s Globe headquarters and the Jazz Café were a success, as
they always are. Those fortunate to be present were knocked out by a voice new
to the scene. Alice Grace announced her arrival in no uncertain terms.
Wow! Who’s that? That was the response and the question. In no
time Ms Grace acquired a band and began to play a few gigs. A sold out show at
the Jazz Café couldn’t have gone better. Fast forward to last week at Hoochie
Coochie…another fabulous performance, a fan club in tow, this was Alice in
Jazzland! A Guildhall schooling, a NYJO association, Ronnie’s, the resumé says
it all. Now based on Tyneside, Alice Grace can be heard this week with her band
in the heart of Newcastle city centre at the Jazz Café on Pink Lane. Advance
tickets (£5.00.) are available from the venue for Tuesday’s gig. You could pay
on the door (£6.00.) but you risk being turned away as a full house is on the
cards. To be sure of hearing Alice telephone the Jazz Café on 0191 222 9882 on
Tuesday (the place is closed Monday) to reserve your ticket or call into
Newcastle Arts Centre, Westgate Road on Monday. The Alice Grace Quintet at the Jazz Café, Tuesday 26 January. First
set at 8:00pm, doors from 7:30pm.
Russell.
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