Fleece Jazz

The Sisterhood started on International Women's Day at The Tung Auditorium in Liverpool and The Alexandra Palace Theatre in London. All three singles so far have been ‘singles of the week’ on Jazz FM, and the album was album of the month. The band was interviewed and performed on ‘Women's Hour’ Radio 4, ‘The Verb’ Radio 3, and ‘Cerys Matthews Show’ on Radio 2.

Sarah Jane Morris is a singer with an astonishing vocal range. Her thirty-year career, during which she has garnered a loyal and loving international audience, has been wide-ranging, and her rich contralto voice has gone from strength to strength. She has performed with many groups over the years, from rock to soul to African blues, with classical orchestras, a one-hundred-cello ensemble, acoustic guitars and jazz big bands. Her voice, her versatility, and her emotional intelligence – the absolute authenticity of feeling that she conveys – make her a world-class, compelling performer. It is a joy to see her back at Fleece Jazz, and in such good company.

Tony Rémy is Sarah's writing partner, and he is one of the world’s most exciting guitar players of any genre. His hard-edged, rhythmically driven approach is enriched with jazz intuition and bluesy soul. His ability to adapt to any style of music sets him apart from many other guitarists and is the principle reason why Tony’s name is consistently near the top of the ‘must have’ list. Just ask Annie Lennox, Jack Bruce, Pee Wee Ellis, Mick Hucknall, Glenn Hughes, Craig David, etc., why they called him, and the answer will always be the same – “Tony Rémy delivers!”

With comments from the Guardian like “The next British Guitar hero”, we can expect a superb performance from Marcus Bonfanti. The Times chimed in with “Utterly Spellbinding”. Marcus is a blues singer, composer and guitarist. It will be a pleasure to welcome him to Fleece Jazz

Whether Henry Thomas is backing an international artist, in the pit in the West End, or especially, playing for us at Fleece Jazz, he is a fine multi-instrument bassist. He has gigged and recorded on countless hit records, TV and film soundtracks. He is also famous for his role as a co-founder of the BBC TV series Rock School. He has the rare expertise of being able to sightread and improvise at an extremely high level.

"An album full of hope and nourishment in the face of hard times." - 4 stars, Record Collector

"A highly enjoyable, original and entertaining set of songs – her ability as a songwriter really shines on this album. Highly recommended." - Jazz Journal

• Sarah Jane Morris - Vocals
• Tony Rémy - Guitar
• Marcus Bonfanti - Guitar
• Henry Thomas - Bass

Fleece Jazz is an independent, non-profit association run by a voluntary committee who have been providing modern and contemporary jazz for 28 years. They book talented musicians and jazz bands from the UK and beyond to perform at Stoke by Nayland Resort, providing the perfect backdrop for these cherished and popular events.

Fleece Jazz events are generally held on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month.