Alexia Gardner ft Tony Kofi
Alexia Gardner is an international jazz vocalist and recording artist who returned to the UK in the Summer of 2023 after years of performing and recording in South East Asia, Europe and the United States. Tonight, for her second appearance at the 606 Club, she is joined by an elite, London-based rhythm section – Rob Barron-piano, Jeremy Brown-bass & Steve Brown-drums – along with her special guest, the brilliant saxophonist Tony Kofi, whose awards include the 2005 Parliamentary Jazz Award - Best Ensemble, 2005 BBC Radio 3 Jazz Lineup Album of the Year and 2008 BBC Jazz Award - Best Instrumentalist. This outstanding quintet will play timeless jazz classics of yesteryear, as well as popular reggae and Latin tunes to savour and enjoy!
"Meet Alexia Gardner - the British jazz artist whose fresh interpretations of old-school standards is turning heads." Clout Magazine; “Alexia Gardner…continues demonstrating why she’s one of the genre’s best artists…[she] sets herself apart by basking in the beauty that her voice has to offer” LA Weekly; "I wasn't disappointed!...The North East of England…has a new star in its midst.” Bebop Spoken Here; “There is so much respect in jazz circles for Tony Kofi” Jazzwise