Jazz singer Sarah-Jane Morris pays tribute to a musical genius

Sarah-Jane Morris, one of Britain's most influential jazz and R&B singers, performs at Lewes Con Club on Friday, January 11 (7.30pm)
By The Newsroom
Published 28th Dec 2018, 11:48 BST
Updated 10th Jan 2019, 11:06 BST

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Sarah-Jane Morris. Picture by Nicholas GionottiSarah-Jane Morris. Picture by Nicholas Gionotti
Sarah-Jane Morris. Picture by Nicholas Gionotti

Sweet Little Mystery – A Tribute to John Martyn features the vocalist with Tony Remy (guitar), Tim Cansfield (guitar), Martyn Barker (drums) and Henry Thomas (bass).

A spokesperson said: “John Martyn was a sublime genius, and an innovative musical talent who sadly died at 60.

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“The oft used cliché of ‘The difficult Artiste’ fitted John like a well-worn overcoat. Trouble was his middle name.

“His career arc has been aptly described as a series of ‘slow motion car crashes played out against real artistic achievement’.

“In spite of these self-destructive urges, John Martyn produced a canon of music that is both breathtakingly bold and achingly tender in its complex, atmospheric beauty.

“John’s music influenced a generation of his peers, friends and fans alike. His contribution continues to resonate many years after his passing.

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“He has picked up endless acclaim worldwide from those fortunate enough to be seduced by his unique voice and instrumental mastery; and his music will live forever in the annals of popular music history.”

Tickets for the show cost £20 (plus booking fee) at www.wegottickets.com/event/452361.

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