Renowned jazz singer Christine Tobin pays tribute to the works of Leonard Cohen
Renowned jazz singer Christine Tobin has been a long time admirer and eloquent interpreter of the music of Leonard Cohen, who is now widely regarded as one of the greatest songwriters of the 20th century. Irish-born Tobin is acknowledged both in the UK and on the international scene as one of the finest interpreters of his work. As the Guardian’s John L. Walters writes “Christine is inspiring on her own material but she is in a class of her own singing Leonard Cohen. Her 24 carat voice and captivating arrangements are spellbinding, ploughing the depths and expressing the poetry of his lyrics with unalloyed soulfulness”. Tobin has also received many accolades for her skills as a writer and arranger and in 2008, was named Best Vocalist at the BBC Jazz Awards.
This new show brings together some Cohen staples previously recorded and performed by Christine and some new unexplored material. Together with long time collaborators, award-winning and internationally acclaimed guitarist Phil Robson and first-class bassist Dave Whitford, the trio take you on a journey through Cohen’s classic repertoire, with a few diversions to admire fellow Canadian songsmiths Joni Mitchell and Rufus Wainwright.
In addition to receiving an evening of world-class musical entertainment on this Jazz Services tour, Tobin will give enlightening background information about the songs and sharing how Leonard Cohen has influenced her own songwriting.
Fri 6 December, 7:30pm. Broadwindsor Village Hall. 01308 868946
Sat 7 December, 7:30pm. Briantspuddle Village Hall. 01929 472483
