Nicki Allen Quartet - Leyburn Jazz Festival 26

Nicki has made a name for herself as a wonderfully entertaining singer and painist, bring fresh energy and ideas to classics from the jazz songbook.Nickis influences span pianists and vocalists alike, from the subtle and beautiful tones of Diana Krall, Nina Simone, Ella Fitzgerald and Joni Mitchell to the vibrant, rhythmic and Contemporary sounds influenced and inspired by Red Garland, Herbie Hancock and Monk.Underpinned with her stylish bluesy phrasing and love of vocal improvisation, which has become her trademark along with her warm Yorkshire personality.