Estelle Kokot

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Join Estelle Kokot on piano and voice, previewing songs from the ICOJA Songbook (Jan Pulsford and Chico Freeman). Included in tonight's performance will be a selection of Estelle's originals and arrangements of her favourite standards.

'An excellent arranger of her own and other peoples' material. If you want to hear a genuine innovator with a creative twist on Jazz vocals include Estelle Kokot.' The Guardian

Find out where she's performing next and catch a plane. Jazzeye, South Africa

Her rendition of Monk's classic "Round Midnight" was something else to hear, an incredible and masterful improvisation of the piece like I've never heard before. I was completely blown away. All Jazz Radio, South Africa

Regulars at the Vortex will no doubt be familiar with the compellingly dramatic live work of Estelle Kokot. Chris Parker UK

With considerable wit and intelligence, Kokot ousts the singer and colonises the songs. Business Day, South Africa

Kokot is an original storyteller - The Sunday Times, South Africa

London born South African singer, songwriter, pianist, Estelle Kokot is currently working on a new album playing and singing the compositions of Chico Freeman and Jan Pulsford. Jan and Chico will be producing and the full line-up/recording dates will be announced in 2014. Read more about this exciting project at http://thesoundofyou.blogspot.co.uk