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SUMMARY:THE 3rd POSK FESTIVAL OF JAZZ VOICE 2026!
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DESCRIPTION: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
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
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
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
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
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