Kate Williams - Album Launch
Pianist/composer Kate Williams has gained a reputation as both a distinctive writer and performer. She has released several recordings, each one to critical acclaim, including ‘Made Up’ and ‘Atlas and Vulcana’ (with her septet) and ‘Smoke and Mirrors’ (with tenor legend, the late Bobby Wellins). In 2016 she formed Four Plus Three, an ensemble featuring her trio with string quartet. The following year, they performed at the 606 with special guest John Williams (Kate's father) on guitar. John also features on Kate's album with vocalist Georgia Mancio, ‘Finding Home: Kate Williams' Four Plus Three Meets Georgia Mancio’ which won Album of the Year at the 2020 Parliamentary Jazz Awards. This album launch show, with Oli Hayhurst-bass and David Ingamells-drums features music from Kate's eagerly anticipated new record, "On The Wing Of A Dragonfly". The programme includes an eclectic set of colourful new originals by Kate as well as reinterpretations of standard tunes by the likes of Fats Waller, A.C. Jobim and Cole Porter.
“Immensely likeable music…distinctive and wholehearted, the trio as one” Jazzwise (editor’s choice) **** "Williams has a quality rare among jazz composers: a musical vocabulary that's all her own" The Observer ****; "...great writing, effortless arranging and a super-tight band" London Jazz News; "Kate Williams...one of the UK's most distinctive composer/pianists" MOJO
Album artwork by Alban Low.
UK Jazz News Interview with Kate Williams written by John Fordham
