“My Birmingham” is the first track on my new album “Home is Where the Art is”
An homage to my hometown and its industrial, multicultural and working-class history and of how that history has informed its music and created a Birmingham sound.
“Esther Bennet throws words and images by the handful like spices into a (Brummie-made) balti bowl. Crackling, sizzling and assaulting the senses with smoke, fire and fierce flavour”
Andy Pearson – Director
This year and once again alongside Terence Collie, Esther Bennett has produced & recorded a new album called “Home is Where the Art Is” –
A labour of love that explores her Birmingham roots and family connections in poetry & spoken word, featuring the music of artist and musician Didier Messidoro.
Also, on the album and accompanied by Terence Collie on piano – are some individual and quirky interpretations of a few well known and widely performed jazz standards that bear Esther’s trademark humour, ability to tell a story and poignancy
Really enjoying creating these Q&A interviews with various female jazz artists
A weekend in Birmingham celebrating my birthday and The Commonwealth Games xxx
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What a lovely feature in this Portishead Magazine for our gig at Speakeasy on Friday and a huge thank you to Kate O’Loughlin and Fran for organising & promoting such a fantastic and popular jazz night We loved every minute… Read More »MAGAZINE PREVIEW FOR SPEAKEASY PORTISHEAD
Number 2 in this series : Esther Bennett catches up with the Emily Francis Trio to talk about their latest release and upcoming album launch at Ronnie Scott’s in ‘Something New with Esther Bennett for WIJM & Jazz in Europehttps://jazzineurope.mfmmedia.nl/2022/03/something-new-luma-with-emily-francis/
‘Welcome to our new Women in Jazz Media series ‘Something New with Esther Bennett. Exploring new albums through conversation directly with the artist to share a little insight into their work. As one of the London Jazz scenes’ most experienced,… Read More »“SOMETHING NEW with ESTHER BENNETT” A series for WIJM & Jazz in Europe
