Heads Up

Bryony Jarman-Pinto + Emily Tran Quintet

PizzaExpress Jazz Club (Soho)

Heads Up presents an electrifying double-bill showcasing the finest talents from London's vibrant jazz scene. Immerse yourself in the soulful melodies and captivating storytelling of Bryony Jarman-Pinto. Hailing from London but with roots in Lancaster, Bryony's enchanting vocals and jazz-infused tunes will transport you to a realm of musical bliss. The second act, Emily Tran Quintet, brings a fresh perspective to jazz classics, drawing inspiration from legends like Bud Powell and Herbie Hancock. Get ready for an evening of innovation and sonic exploration.

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Bryony Jarman-Pinto

London-born, Lancaster-based singer, songwriter, and musician Bryony Jarman-Pinto seamlessly blends enchanting vocals and spellbinding jazz-infused melodies with intricately crafted and personal lyrics, with her talent for storytelling. Bryony’s harmonious vocals, layered with jazz, soul and elements of folk, create a melodic sound that has charmed major tastemakers, including Tony Minvielle (Jazz FM), Gilles Peterson (BBC 6Music), Lauren Laverne (BBC 6Music), Jamz Supernova (BBC 6 Music), Laurent Garnier (Worldwide FM), Robert Elms (BBC Radio London), John Kennedy (Radio X) and Jeremy Sole (KCRW); receiving praise from publications including EARMILK, Dummy, Clash, The Telegraph, Bandcamp Weekly, and PopMatters.

Bryony's sublime debut album ‘Cage & Aviary’, created with long-time friend, collaborator and Tru Thoughts label-mate Tom Leah AKA Werkha, was released in August of 2019. Since releasing her LP, Bryony has been remixed by dego, Wu-Lu, Footshooter, Wonky Logic and Jesse Fischer. She collaborated with Duke Hugh on a Boomerang Records compilation ‘Global Sounds’ alongside the likes of Mark de Clive-Lowe, Yazmin Lacey and Afronaut Zu. Her performances span prestigious venues and festivals, including We Out Here, Love Supreme, Ronnie Scott’s, and supporting Roy Ayers at the Union Chapel. Selected for a BBC Introducing showcase, she also graced the stage at Tobacco Docks.

Emily Tran Quintet

Emily Tran is a pianist from South-East London inspired by the likes of Bud Powell, Oscar Peterson, Monk and Herbie Hancock. Developing her playing with Tomorrow’s Warriors, she has played many venues in London such as The Queen Elizabeth Hall, Ronnie Scott’s and Brick Lane Jazz Festival. Influenced by many different genres of music, she is currently at the Royal Academy of Music studying composition and will be debuting some new compositions for this performance. 

Band Line Up

Bryony Jarman-Pinto Trio:

Bryony Jarman-Pinto (vocals)/Joy Ellis (keys)/TBC

Emily Tran Quintet:

Emily Tran (keys)/Mali Sheard (alto saxophone, flute)/Nathan Dawkins (double bass)/Michael Amosu (drums)/Christ-Stephane Boizi (trombone)