The Pheasantry (Chelsea)

Singer Ana Gracey boasts an incredible artistic pedigree. Her mother Barbara Thompson was one of the world’s leading female saxophonists and her late father was legendary drummer Jon Hiseman, who led three pioneering Jazz-Rock groups including ‘Colosseum’. This exclusive live show features a world-class line-up including Peter Lemer on keyboards, Phil Mulford on double bass and Billy Thompson on violin. Ana Gracey will be performing her own originals alongside tracks from her album ‘Wicked Games’ – a collection of pop songs given a jazz treatment – which features her late father, the legendary Jon Hiseman on drums and is dedicated to his memory.

“...beautifully crafted jazz vibes and unexpected covers.”

PROG Magazine

Singer Ana Gracey boasts an incredible artistic pedigree and has been singing, songwriting and recording since she was a little girl. Her mother Barbara Thompson is one of the world’s leading female saxophonists and her father is drummer Jon Hiseman, who, from 1969 to 1978, led three pioneering Jazz-Rock groups including ‘Colosseum’.

This exclusive live show will feature internationally renowned improvising violinist Billy Thompson who has performed with Ana for many years; featuring on all 3 albums to date and toured extensively with her parents as part of Barbara Thompson’s Paraphernalia. Also from the Paraphernalia family are inimitable bass player Phil Mulford and pianist Peter Lemer whose lengthy and distinguished career has found him in a wide variety of musical settings.

Ana Gracey will be performing originals from her extensive body of work alongside tracks from her new album ‘Wicked Games’ – a collection of pop songs given a jazz treatment – which features her late father, legendary drummer Jon Hiseman, Peter Lemer on keyboards, Phil Mulford on double bass with guest appearances from Colosseum’s Clem Clempson, Paraphernalia’s violinist Billy Thompson, saxophonists Adrian Revell (Jamiroquai) and BBC Young Musician of the Year finalist Jess Gillam as well as Ana’s mother, saxophonist Barbara Thompson MBE. The album is dedicated to the memory of her father.

Band Lineup

Ana Gracey (vocals)

Peter Lemer (piano)

Phil Mulford (bass)

Billy Thompson (violin)