Guildhall School welcomes back alumnus Cleveland Watkiss and his all-star band assembled from some of the most prolific British musicians active today.
Praised by the Evening Standard as “the best male jazz singer in the UK”, the vocalist, actor, composer and activist’s inimitable approach to improvisation draws from the group’s heritage and experiences to create unforgettable sound worlds: a sonic blend encompassing soul, reggae, jazz, grime, poetry, classical, pop, dubstep, hiphop and more.
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