Acclaimed Jazz vocalist Judi Jackson performs a selection of her favourite songs in this intimate gig, accompanied solely by pianist Jamie Safir.

After winning Vocalist of the Year at the 2020 Jazz FM Awards, Judi Jackson has continued to put her world-class talent in the spotlight.

Judi Jackson grew up in Roanoke, Virginia, playing piano and singing in the church choir. Inspired by the greats - Bettie Carter, Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, and Nina Simone - She was just 16 when she opened for Mavis Staples, and two years later, teamed with jazz fusionists Snarky Puppy to record her own song, 'Only Love', for their Grammy-winning album 'Family Dinner: Volume One'. After moving to London, she channeled influences such as Joni Mitchell, Sade, and Erykah Badu into her acclaimed EP 'Blame It On My Youth'.

In 2020, Judi won the Jazz FM Jazz Vocalist of the year and In February 2022 she released her full-length debut album 'Grace' on vinyl and CD. The album's many highlights include 'River' and 'Strawberry Lady'.

The Jazz Sanctuary is a Jazz Club - bar - kitchen based in St Margarets.

Doors/bar/kitchen 7:15pm

First set 7:45pm

Tickets - £20

Each ticket purchased supports our chosen charities of "Off The Record Twickenham" and "Young Urban Arts Foundation"