Joanna Eden returns to Ilminster Arts Centre by popular demand bringing with her Memories of Montevideo tour alongside Uruguayan co-writer and husband, bassist Andrés Lafone.
Described by Claire Martin as the “jewel in the crown of the UK jazz scene”, hailed by Dame Cleo Laine as “bloody marvellous”, and praised by Jamie Cullum as “brilliant”, Joanna Eden’s influence reaches far and wide. Global superstar Sam Smith credits Eden as “the reason I sing... she inspired me to start writing”, recently calling their duet at the BBC Proms “a career high”.
This May, Joanna Eden released, The Road to Paysandu, the singer-songwriter's 7th original album and she has just returned from her fourth trip to Uruguay in South America which was her source of inspiration for the new original songs on this very special album with a jazzy latin twist!
Joanna’s new husband and long-time musical collaborator, bassist and songwriter Andrés Lafone, is Uruguayan. Their first trip to the country – nestled between South American giants Brazil and Argentina – sparked a creative journey, with the couple writing songs inspired by a place that, like Joanna herself, is enigmatic, often overlooked, yet quietly remarkable.
With six solo albums to her name, Joanna is widely regarded as one of the UK’s finest singer-pianists. Her distinctive style spans jazz, soul, bossa nova, and blues, while her beautifully crafted songs combine melody, mystery, and bite – qualities praised by Mojo Magazine. Like her songwriting hero Joni Mitchell, Joanna’s personal and expressive lyrics reflect on life’s changes with honesty and warmth.
A natural storyteller on stage, Joanna has built a devoted following over 20 years of live performances at iconic venues including Ronnie Scott’s, The Stables, and The Union Chapel. Her world-class band has supported legendary artists such as Van Morrison, Tom Jones, Jamie Cullum, Roy Hargrove, and The Buena Vista Social Club – testament to the calabre of her live work.
Performance starts at 7:30pm, doors from 6:30pm with bar available.
Tickets:
General admission: £20
Students: £10 with valid student ID
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