Kitty La Roar returns to The Bear with her trio; singing, scatting and free-styling at the drums. The band will be showcasing original compositions, as well as original lyrics to the music of Billy Strayhorn, Sonny Rollins and Leonard Feather.
Originally inspired by Ella Fitzgerald and Sarah Vaughan, stylish UK-based singer Kitty La Roar's unique talents are not just as silky voiced songstress, scat-singer and drummer: she has a spellbinding ability to freestyle lyrics to improvised melody on the spot, telling stories that are not only relevant to the song she is singing, but often weaving in references to life, love, nature, politics, current events, and even to people in the audience.
The trio will perform standards and original songs, and although the genre is clearly jazz, this unpredictable and eclectic music entrances and engages the audience.
Featuring Kitty La Roar (vocals and drums), Nick Shankland (piano, vocals and bass-keys), and Andy Davies (trumpet).
“When Kitty sings, music stops to listen”
Doors 7pm / Music 8.30pm / Tickets £15 / £9 for members
All seating/tables are first come first served.