Jeremy Sassoon's MOJO

Musicians of Jewish Origin

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Last Show: Sunday 22 nd January 2023

PizzaExpress Live (Holborn)

Fresh from an acclaimed run at this year's Edinburgh Fringe, MOJO is the latest sell out show from internationally renowned singer pianist, Jeremy Sassoon. From Gershwin to Winehouse, Bacharach to Dylan, it’s a journey through some of the best loved hits written by Musicians Of Jewish Origin. Foot tapping music, witty anecdotes and illuminating facts, Jeremy and his trio share with us some of the greatest songs you’ve ever sung along to, the most heart stopping songs you’ve ever danced to. You may be surprised, you’ll certainly laugh, and we guarantee you’ll leave enlightened, entertained and uplifted.

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“Jeremy Sassoon packed out the house, had the audience, of all ages, up on their feet, dancing. He is a fantastic storyteller and talented musician, with beautiful interpretations of classic songs”

JW3

Former doctor and hospital psychiatrist Jeremy Sassoon changed career to become one of the UK's most in demand singer pianists. He headlined at Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club during the London 2012 Olympics and is a regular headliner at Pizza Express Jazz Club Soho, 606 Jazz Club and Berlin's A-Trane Jazz Club. He recently graced the main stage at Love Supreme Jazz Festival 2019 with his “Ray Charles Project”, alongside Jamie Cullum & Ms Lauryn Hill.  In 2014, his recording of the Marc Cohn song “The Things We've Handed Down” was featured on BBC R4's Desert Island Discs and hit number 1 on the iTunes vocal download chart.

Jeremy launched his new “MOJO” show at JW3 in September 2019 to a sell out audience charting the history of Jewish songwriters through the ages, with his inimitable style as an entertaining and witty raconteur. He narrates and performs the show from the piano and uses his trio (bass and drums) to play the compositions of the featured artists.The journey starts with George Gershwin and Irving Berlin and passes through Carole King, Bob Dylan, Billy Joel, Paul Simon all the way up to Amy Winehouse. However, there are many surprises along the way!

The launch gig was a 250 seat sell out, received a standing ovation, and had the audience, of all ages, unexpectedly dancing in the aisles, and even on the stage! MOJO has just returned from a spectacular run at the Edinburgh Fringe 2021 and on the back of a sensational response there, he's now performing to packed audiences around the UK.

Band Line Up

Jeremy Sassoon (vocal/piano)

Flo Moore (basses)

Pat Illingworth (drums)