DAY 1 & DAY 2

THE 3rd POSK FESTIVAL OF JAZZ VOICE 2026! Day 1: Marta Mathea Radwan; Manuela Panizzo; Cleveland Watkiss; Rosie Frater-Taylor!

Friday 2 October 2026

Bar 7 pm / music 8 pm

Tickets £15 on the door and Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-posk-festival-of-jazz-voice-2026-day-one-tickets-1998158260145?aff=oddtdtcreator

Friday 2 October 2026 LINEUP:

Set 1: MARTA MATHEA RADWAN

Set 2: MANUELA PANIZZO

Set 3: CLEVELAND WATKISS

Set 4: ROSIE FRATER-TAYLOR

SET 1 (8 pm): MARTA MATHEA RADWAN Trio

For this special event, Polish award-winning conductor, vocalist, and workshop leader Marta Radwan and her trio present a curated selection from the American and Polish Jazz Songbooks, each piece reimagined through their artistic lens. Expect an intimate performance, where the timeless melodies of the American songbook meet Polish melancholy, Slavic expression, and a personal sense of musical storytelling.

Line up: Marta Mathea Radwan – vocal; Anita Łazińska – piano; Mark Elton – bass

Video 1 (Marta Mathea Radwan: “Droga na południe”): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IhYZ6R2b8WA&list=RDIhYZ6R2b8WA&start_radio=1

SET 2 (8:40 pm): MANUELA PANIZZO Jazz Quartet

Manuela Panizzo is a leading jazz-soul singer originally from Italy, who has performed with the likes of the late Amy Winehouse, Chaka Khan, George Duke and more. This powerhouse vocalist and songwriter boasting a 3-octave range is renowned for her eclectic vocal style which combines jazz, soul, and Latin influences. Manuela is a lead singer for the Amy Lives Project, the authentic band that toured and recorded with Amy Winehouse. Tonight, the artist will present her condensed version of ‘Sonic Oasis with the Great Ladies of Jazz’ journey honouring the legendary women who influenced Manuela’s style: the deeply emotional phrasing of Billie Holiday, the operatic brilliance of Sarah Vaughan, the scat improvisation of Ella Fitzgerald, the sophisticated storytelling of Carmen McRae, the smooth tone and rhythms of Elis Regina, and the contemporary, avant-garde vocal virtuosity of Rachelle Ferrell.

Line up: Manuela Panizzo – vocal; Aleph Aguiar – guitar; Mirko Scarcia – bass; Tom Potter – drums

Video 1 (Manuela Panizzo with Gianluca Mosole – live): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QpPuoJf7FF4

SET 3 (9:30 pm): CLEVELAND WATKISS

Cleveland Watkiss MBE is a British virtuoso vocalist, actor and composer, and one of the co-founders of the vastly influential Jazz Warriors big band. His amazing vocal experiences have seen him perform with many diverse artists from around the world. Recently, building on the formidable strength and range of his solo performances with VocalSuite, the artist has formed a quartet showcases another side of his extraordinary vocal talent. Cleveland’s rare ability to improvise like any instrument makes him a true frontman, but he is also able to incorporate his sound melodically, harmonically and rhythmically with bass and drums in a way that both complements and extends the musical dimensions of the conventional jazz format. Tonight we will have a rare chance to admire this extraordinary vocal artist both with a trio created especially for this occasion and the mesmerizing perfection of his solo performances.

“Watkiss has been acknowledged as one of the world’s most outstanding male jazz singers” – The Guardian

“A jazz legend” – Telegraph

“The Sonny Rollins of the Human Voice” – Time Out

“Wasn’t he awesome? What it takes us six to do he does all by himself” – Take 6

Line up: Cleveland Watkiss – vocals; Nnamdi Nnachi Cole – piano; Hass Zoubir – d.bass; Ellis Gates – drums

Video 1 (SUNANDBASS 2013 – Cleveland Watkiss “History Session”): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HrMulYc3eyE

SET 4 (10:20 pm): ROSIE FRATER-TAYLOR Duo

Rosie Frater-Taylor is one of the most electrifying forces in contemporary crossover music: virtuoso guitarist, compelling vocalist and songwriter of striking emotional depth. Recently celebrated by Gilles Peterson (6music), Led Zepplin’s Jimmy Page following her standout performance at the opening of London’s flagship Gibson Garage and Seal, who called her “the most exciting and original artist since Amy Winehouse”. Having just signed with iconic German record label ACT, Rosie will be performing intimate versions of songs from her acclaimed albums ‘Bloom & Featherweight’ (over 5 million streams) and previewing new unreleased material. Blending jazz guitar roots with rock, alt-pop, neo-soul, folk and new-school jazz, Rosie crafts a sound entirely her own. Rosie has shared the stage with Madison Cunningham, John Scofield, Michael League and Bill Laurance. Tonight, appearing with top UK percussionist and producer Steve Taylor. 

“Luscious Sounds” – BBC London

“Featherweight is the best album I’ve heard in a long time… Rosie is the most exciting artist I’ve heard since Amy Winehouse” – Seal

Line up: Rosie Frater-Taylor – vocals and guitar; Steve Taylor – drums and percussion

Video 1 (Rosie Frater-Taylor – „Stop Running” – live): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SaVF7_cCHgs&list=RDSaVF7_cCHgs&start_radio=1

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More information about artists here:

Marta Mathea Radwan: www.mmradwan.com

Manuela Panizzo: www.manupanizzomusic.com

Cleveland Watkiss: www.clevelandwatkiss.net

Rosie Frater-Taylor: www.rosiefratertaylor.com

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THE 3rd POSK FESTIVAL OF JAZZ VOICE 2026! Day 2: Basia Bartz; Charlie Pyne; Ian Shaw; Norma Winstone

Saturday 3 October 2026

Bar 7 pm / music 8 pm

Tickets £15 on the door and Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-posk-festival-of-jazz-voice-2026-day-two-tickets-1998589371611?aff=oddtdtcreator

Saturday 3 October 2026 LINEUP:

Set 1: BASIA BARTZ

Set 2: CHARLIE PYNE

Set 3: IAN SHAW

Set 4: NORMA WINSTONE

SET 1 (8 pm): BASIA BARTZ Trio

Born and raised in Poland, vocalist, violinist and pianist Basia Bartz has established herself as a prolific player on the London music scene. She’s been a member of a myriad of bands and projects across genres, spanning jazz, folk, Americana and experimental… Basia began singing and composing original songs in 2019. For her piano-led compositions Basia put together a jazz trio and currently they are in the process of recording their debut album. In this intimate set of original compositions and jazz standards Basia will combine sounds from musical worlds she’s visited and weave them into an intricate and evocative musical tapestry.

Line up: Basia Bartz – vocal, violin, keyboards; Ben Reed – bass guitar; Chris Jones – drums

Video 1 (“Cienia”- live): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bf0AHG1T5ZU&list=RDBf0AHG1T5ZU&start_radio=1

SET 2 (8:40 pm): CHARLIE PYNE Quartet

Charlie Pyne is a singer and double bassist who is in great demand on the London jazz scene. As well as writing and recording her own original music, Charlie has always championed the Great American Songbook and grew up listening to and playing music from the swing era, which comes across in her joyful approach to this fantastic music.  Tonight, Charlie and her band will celebrate one of the most iconic jazz singers, the woman who defined the sound of the swing era: Peggy Lee. Expect to hear Peggy’s biggest hits such as ‘Fever’, ‘He’s a Tramp’ and ‘Why Don’t You Do Right’ and some lesser-known compositions recorded during her seven-decade career.

“(Charlie’s) playing and singing is instantly engaging and full of personality” – Jazz Journal

Line up: Charlie Pyne – vocal and double bass; Luke Pinkstone – saxophone, clarinet and flute; Rob Brockway – piano; Katie Patterson – drums

Video 1 (“Peggy showreel” – Charlie Pyne Quartet live): 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LVvFAzVJWVA

SET 3 (9:20pm): IAN SHAW

In a career spanning three decades, Ian Shaw is widely regarded as the best male jazz vocalist the UK has produced, with 19 albums to his name, performing in the UK and worldwide both solo and in collaboration with an array of first-class musicians and ensembles. Shaw’s recordings and live performances as a jazz singer have been recognised by two BBC jazz awards (2004 and 2007), a Parliamentary award (2018) and numerous award nominations including Downbeat Magazine (2017) and Jazz FM (2013 and 2019). Tonight Ian Shaw will perform his hugely popular solo show, taking in Joni Mitchell, classic American standards, a smattering of contemporary songwriters (Bowie, Leonard Cohen, Stevie Wonder), laced with some of his pithy and often moving originals.

“Praised far and wide as the greatest male jazz singer Britain has to offer” – Jazz Times (US)

“Shaw’s ability to match outstanding technical execution with genuine deep emotion” – Eddie Mayer, Jazz Views.Net

“Artistry of the highest order” – Simon Callow

Line up: Ian Shaw – vocals, piano

Video 1 (“Dance Me to the End of Love”): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lWgoLV4-lFo&t=1s

SET 4 (10:15 pm): NORMA WINSTONE: “A Timeless Place”

The iconic jazz artist Norma Winstone will present a truly special set at the festival – it’s called “A Timeless Place”… The Artist herself says,“there are places that are special to us for all kinds of personal reasons. Then there are places we have only heard about or can imagine. They often inspire music. I love both the reality and the imagined. My songs tonight will be about that sense of attachment, or… imagination”. Get ready for a rare treat indeed! Norma Winstone is widely considered one of the best jazz artists in the world. She has been at the forefront of vocal jazz for many years and recorded several albums for ECM with her European trio (one of which was nominated for a Grammy). She was awarded an MBE in 2007.

“One of the Glories of contemporary Jazz” – Jazz Journal

“It is unlikely that there is a better jazz singer than Miss Winstone. She has none of the histrionics which mar so much of the work of her contemporaries, and one is left with tasteful ideas, expressed in pure musical form” – Steve Voce, Jersey Evening Post

“.. a superb example of state-of-the-art, imaginative, virtually beyond-definition singing” – Don Heckman, Los Angeles Times

Video 1 (“Timeless Place”): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6seXOCwrlc

Line up: Norma Winstone – vocal; Gareth Williams – piano; Mark Lockheart – saxophones

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More information about artists here:

Basia Bartz: https: www.basiabartz.com

Charlie Pyne: www.charliepyne.co.uk 

Ian Shaw: www.ianshaw.biz

Norma Winstone: www.normawinstone.com

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TICKETS:

Friday 2 October 2026

Bar 7 pm / music 8 pm

Tickets £15 on the door and Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-posk-festival-of-jazz-voice-2026-day-one-tickets-1998158260145?aff=oddtdtcreator

Saturday 3 October 2026

Bar 7 pm / music 8 pm

Tickets £15 on the door and Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-posk-festival-of-jazz-voice-2026-day-two-tickets-1998589371611?aff=oddtdtcreator