Purdy

We welcome Purdy back to the Club once again with what promises to be yet another fantastic night of masterful pop/jazz-influenced originals, with a smattering of standards thrown in for good measure. This outstanding singer oozes charisma, which combined with her sultry style and surefooted vocal delivery makes for a masterful evening of highly accessible music. With influences ranging from Nina Simone to Nancy Sinatra, her vocal prowess is stunning and her live performances demonstrate a strong connection with any audience lucky enough to see her live. She has impressed at a number of major events recently, including a 90,000 strong crowd at Wembley Stadium, Formula One events around Europe, The London Lifestyle Awards 2016 and has just made quite an impact as support on Jools Holland's most recent tour. Her 2015 album “Diamond in the Dust” affirmed her as a significant solo artist, and her recent EP “Both Sides of the Clown” (which we’ll be hearing songs from tonight) will continue that upward momentum. The music is a mix of originals and some covers in a style that Purdy herself likes to describe as "jazz influenced pop-noir singer/songwriter". The night wouldn't be complete without her brilliant supporting band, featuring the talents of Tim Sentance on piano, Jamie McCredie on guitar and a rhythm section of Tom Moore on bass and Dan Western on drums. Worth booking for this one.

"Purdy is a consummate artist...old soul, young heart, witty and alluring. A musical feast of emotions" Time Out; "So slinky, it shouldn't be allowed" BBC 6 Music