Jazz@Jubilee Presents a Soul Spectacular With Derek Nash and Louise Marshall

Louise Marshall and the Derek Nash band come to Jazz @ Jubilee for a night of high energy soul and jazz. Expect the sounds of Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles, Chaka Khan and Bill Withers plus some original material. A long-standing member of the Jools Holland Rhythm & Blues Orchestra, Louise Marshall has graced the stages of prestigious venues and festivals worldwide, contributing her signature sound to countless sold-out tours and BBC broadcasts. Her voice - rich, expressive, and full of character - has also made her a favourite backing and session singer for an impressive list of global icons, including David Gilmour, Beverley Knight, Chaka Khan and Soft Cell. In addition to her extensive collaborative work, Louise has stepped into the spotlight with solo and ensemble projects that showcase her deep jazz roots and affinity for classic standards, soul anthems, and gospel-inspired numbers. Whether fronting a big band or delivering a heartfelt ballad in an intimate setting, she captivates audiences with grace, precision, and emotional depth. A natural storyteller with impeccable phrasing and deep musical intuition, Louise Marshall continues to shine as a leading voice in British jazz and beyond.British Jazz Award-winning Derek Nash - bandleader, composer, arranger, record producer and engineer - is one of the UK's busiest jazz musicians. He has been a full-time member of the Jools Holland Rhythm & Blues Orchestra since 2004 and is also a member of the Ronnie Scott's Blues Explosion. With these bands, he has enjoyed sharing the stage with many great artists including Tom Jones, Eric Clapton, David Sanborn, Jack Bruce, Amy Winehouse, Michael Buble and Sir Paul McCartney.Louise and Derek will be joined by the Jazz@ Jubilee Trio of Jim Watson (piano), Joe Pettitt (bass) and George Double (drums).Here is Louise performing her own composition Afraid To Feelon BBC One's NYE Hootenanny https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVtRZZBpB9gAnd a Ray Charles classic we'll play on the night https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dg3pmPQJQLA
"An extraordinary woman with a wonderful and ravishing voice"-Jools Holland, BBC Radio 3