The Grey Lady Music Lounge, Wednesday 8th May 2019

Isabella is a 17 year old singer/songwriter from Kent.

She’s a regular on the live scene playing venues such as The Bedford in Balham, The Troubadour, The Trinity Theatre, Pizza Express Live Room, The Grey Lady, various festivals and an “Under The Apple Tree’ session for Bob Harris.

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Paul Gunn Collective

Paul Gunn is a self-taught pianist and composer. He worked as a mime artist, gymnast and actor in the theatre before setting up

retro-cabaret band Worsted with David Rohoman and Leslee Booth which toured from 2012 to 2015 playing at Marlborough International Jazz Festival, 

Rye Jazz Festival, Twinwood Vintage Festival and The Pheasantry. He moved to Tunbridge Wells in 2016 and formed this new band. His new album is called

‘A Beekeeper’s Garden’

Helen Thomas (Cello) plays with The London Philharmonic Orchestra. She toured China earlier this year and has just returned from 

New York where she performed at The Lincoln Centre. She has also performed and recorded with: Wynton Marsalis, Ed Sheeran,

Status Quo, Bryan Ferry, Burt Bacharach, Glyndebourne Opera and The Paul Dunton Orchestra.

Leslee Booth (Bass) was born in Madras and trained at The Musicians Institute, L.A. He toured with legendary jazz singer Billy Eckstine, and has 

played with top names in the Jazz and Pop industry including Gloria Gaynor and Freida Payne. He is in great demand for recordings and gigs.

David Rohoman (Drums) was born in Guyana and came to Britain as a child where he took up drumming as a form of physiotherapy for

his legs. He played with Ian Dury before switching to the London Jazz circuit and appearing with many top names including Django Bates

and Mornington Locket.

Bjorn Dahlberg (Sax/Clarinet) is based in Hastings and plays with his own Retro-Jazz Dance band Bjorn and The Brothers of Rhythm.

He appeared with Maria McAteer in the award winning show My Friend Lester, about the relationship between Lester Young and Billie Holiday.

He has recorded for Mick Jagger, Arthur Brown and The Swing Ninjas.

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KAY is a singer/songwriter based in Sussex. Honing influences from artists like Alex G, Kate Bush, Keaton Henson and The Cure. KAY writes openly and honestly about her own experiences of having bipolar disorder. 

Although KAY has been on hiatus for a handful of years she is now back with a vengeance. Playing dark and sometimes sardonic tunes to help continue her own conversation about mental health, and most importantly tell stories from her life.

KAY has performed around the local area over the years and played in several bands. Including sets at The Grey Lady, The Forum, Local and Live, Unfest and various coffee shops and bars. The goal for the future is to release a debut EP and continue to perform and build up her audience.

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