LEWES: Con Club

Friday 11th January, 2019

7:30pm

Event information

Sarah Jane Morris
“Sweet Little Mystery”
With Tony Remy, Tim Cansfield, Martyn Barker and Henry Thomas

A Tribute to John Martyn - Full time Sinner, Part Time Saint

Sarah-Jane Morris is Britain’s most influential jazz and R&B singer. Morris’s magnificent soul voice and emotional power has garnered praise and admiration worldwide for over 30 years. Inspired by the unwavering belief in the power of song to change hearts and minds, Sarah Jane has always followed her own star. That independence has brought her a loyal audience, devoted to her feisty, independent musical style.

John Martyn was a sublime genius, and an innovative musical talent who sadly died at 60. 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 Martyn's music influenced a generation of his peers, friends and fans alike. His contribution continues to resonate many years after his passing. 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.

Sarah Jane Morris, through her own brilliant interpretive vocal talents, has picked up this torch to shine a light on this great musical maverick, illuminating his life's work, in her inspirational new show.

Sarah Jane will be accompanied by her regular collaborators, Tony Remy, Tim Cansfield, Martyn Barker and Henry Thomas, and special guests for some venues.

Tony Remy (guitar) is one of the world's most exciting guitar players. His virtuosity is enriched with jazz intuition and bluesy soul. Live on stage, Tony’s relentless invention and incredible raw energy can set any audience on fire. Over the years Tony has gained a legendary following amongst the jazz community worldwide. He has toured and recorded with musicians including: Courtney Pine, Jason Rebello, Julian Joseph, Freddy Hubbard, Jean Toussaint, Steve Williamson, Lonny Liston Smith, Lenny Whit, Omar, Steps Ahead, Gary Barlow, Simply Red, US3, Cleveland Watkiss, Pee Wee Ellis, Ronny Laws, Nelson Rangell, Connor Reeves, Maysa Leak, Down to the Bone, Matt Bianco, Karen Ramirez, Noel McKoy, Annie Lennox, Craig David, Icognito, M-People.

Tim Cansfield (guitar) is a self-taught musician born in Trinidad. This enigmatic and self-effacing genius is the first choice of many recording artists, including the Bee Gees, Steve Winwood, Elton John, Heaven 17, Billy Preston, Chaka Khan, Tina Turner, Whitney Houston, Seal, Swing Out Sister, Barry Gibb, and Kevin Rowland.