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Suitable for all ages from 6+
Tickets £18-20
Running time 2 hours
Trigger warnings no strobes or smoke fx
Pianist/composer Janette Mason and singer/songwriter Juliet Roberts are two musical warriors, both rich with the accumulated experience of long and successful careers spanning across the genres of pop, jazz, dance and soul. When Janette first started working with Juliet, she immediately saw the potential for a deep and fruitful collaboration, and the pair soon started meeting and writing regularly together.
AYRA is the result – a unique female fronted project purveying heartfelt original material drenched in the heritage of soul, spiced with the rhythms of funk and R&B, always delivered straight from the heart.
Together they’ve assembled a band of some of the very best in the business. UK session legend Yolanda Charles, veteran of the bands of Hans Zimmer and Paul Weller among many others, was the natural choice on bass, and her regular drum partner Nicolas Py supplied the necessary deep, creative groove making. To round out the ensemble, Janette called on the unique talents of Lily Carassik on trumpet and the latest addition to the project is Bex Gold on additional vocals.
AYRA is a powerhouse of deep, soulful music that amplifies and expresses what it is to be a woman in the 21st Century. The blend of influences and Juliet’s expressive voice combine to create an unforgettable experience for audiences who value quality and honesty as well as moving to the slickest, funkiest grooves in the business.
The artists
Janette Mason
Janette Mason is a jazz pianist, a composer for film and TV, an arranger and producer of all genres from jazz to soul to pop, and a dedicated and heartfelt musical communicator. Over the course of a thirty year career she has quietly but emphatically made her presence felt, delighting audiences with her skills in all kinds of settings, from tiny jazz clubs to international film and TV projects.
Whether leading her own trio in jazz reworkings of pop classics, playing sessions with Oasis, Pulp, or Seal, working with legendary producer Tony Visconti’s Best Of Bowie Project or scoring for film and TV, Janette always stays true to her core values – a commitment to musical excellence combined with a generous, giving sensibility that reaches out to audiences and ensures that the message in the music is always there to be heard.
Juliet Roberts
Juliet Roberts is an acclaimed singer/songwriter known for her rich, soulful voice and versatility across jazz, pop, dance, and R&B. With a career spanning several decades, Juliet has captivated audiences worldwide with her powerful performances and heartfelt songwriting. A key figure in the UK music scene, she has collaborated with renowned artists and bands, including Ray Charles, Al Green and the Pet Shop Boys, bringing her unique blend of emotional depth and rhythmic flair to every project. Now collaborating on this unique project with Janette Mason, Ayra, Juliet continues to inspire with her expressive vocals and timeless sound, delivering music that resonates deeply with audiences.
Bass
Yolanda Charles
Drums
Nico Py
Trumpet
Lily Carassik
Additional Vocals
Bex Gold
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