The London Daily News

16 February, 2011 07:39 (GMT +00:00)

Russian jazz singer captivates Soho

Arts & Events

Marina Laslo at the Jazz Pizza Express Soho London

Marina Laslo performed an "intimate" performance in London's Jazz Pizza Express singing jazz and classic Russian songs.

Having made her name internationally as the world’s leading exponent of Russian Romances Marina turned her impeccable vocal talent to jazz music in its many divergent forms. Her captivating voice, confident stage presence and dramatic stage shows lend themselves perfectly to the genre.

Fresh from three performances at Midem in Cannes (the world’s foremost music industry festival) Marina was supported by British jazz legends John Etheridge and Chris Garrick in what promises to be a unique, artistic and ethereal experience.

Combining sumptuous, rich and tender vocals with intense, touchable emotion, Marina’s music includes interpretations of timeless numbers by Frank Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald while also touching on the sophisticated jazz arrangements of Tchaikovsky and Rachmaninov.

Her fifth album “Night And Day”, to be released shortly, has just been produced by multi-million selling Robin Millar (Alison Moyet, Chrissie Hynde, Sade and David Gray) while the new single “I Wish You Love” is accompanied by a Latin infused video shot in Cuba. The single is available from iTunes.

The event was attended by the large Russian expat community which made the night worthwhile for all in attendance.

3/5 Good

photo credit: Judy Totten Marina Laslo (photo)

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