Soirée: John Etheridge and Vimala Rowe

Soirée: John Etheridge and Vimala Rowe

Legendary guitarist John Etheridge and the remarkable live performer, vocalist Vimala Rowe, successful in the far east and now firmly established on the London jazz scene.

John Etheridge guitars, Vimala Rowe vocals

John Etheridge enjoys a glowing reputation throughout the jazz world and beyond, and has been described by Pat Matheny as "One of the best guitarists in the world" He is prodigiously gifted and creative with an eclectic approach which refuses to acknowledge musical boundaries, well illustrated by his long simultaneous associations with both the iconic Staphane Grapelli and the legendary jazz-fusion group The Soft Machine.

Vimala Rowe is an award winning jazz, soul and R & B singer. In her early teens she left England for the Far East where she quickly established herself as a vocalist.Back in England she made the eponymous EP "Vimala" with Simon Horn a recording of original compositions which Garnered the Indy Music award for Best Soul, Jazz Funk act.

"Vimala Rowe is Sensational" - The Arts Desk

"A wonderful singer with a passionate delivery which completely captures the audience " - John Etheridge