Heads Up is proud to present two of the most exciting and innovative musicians on the London Jazz Scene: Eritrean singer and songwriter Miryam Solomon, who will be joined by Gigi Williams, singer-songwriter and guitar lead instrumentals.
Miryam Solomon
A London-based artist, by way of Sweden and Eritrea, her work is underpinned by her love for rhythms, vocal interplay and storytelling, and has been championed by the likes of Jamie Cullum and Hannah Peel.
Romance, her latest release on South London label Albert’s Favourites, is at its heart a sonic exploration of storytelling, where unexpected turns and sounds, interlocking rhythms and voice, weave together a journey through different moods and colours.
As a collaborator, Solomon is involved in a varied range of projects including Deep Throat Choir, Ben Marc, Scrimshire, Matters Unknown, Huw Marc Bennett.
Gigi Williams
Gigi Williams is a musician and presenter from London. Her music is a blend of soul, singer-songwriter and guitar lead instrumentals. Her vocals have been described as 'exquisitely delicate' (London Jazz News). She’s played festivals such as Wild Paths, El Dorado and Kite Festival. In 2023 she will be releasing her 2nd EP ‘Big Picture’, with her debut single ‘Foolish Lady’ having already been played on BBC Radio. She is currently a Roundhouse Resident Artist, one of six artists chosen to develop their creative practice and sound on a year-long programme. Her music is for fans of Lianne La Havas, Hiatus Kaiyote and Feist.
Her upcoming EP 'Big picture' will be released in 2023.
Miryam Solomon Trio:
Miryam Solomon (vocals/percussion)/ Huw Marc Bennett (double bass)/ Cleo Savva (vocals/percussion)
Gigi Williams Quartet:
Gigi Williams (vocals/guitar)/ Antonio Naccache (keys)/ Theo Pedley (drums)/ Kielan Sheard (bass)