Warren Wills and Shirley Davis
a BLACK JAZZ DIVA tribute
'a BLACK JAZZ DIVA tribute ' - is a solo concert
in Melbourne where Warren Wills (London, Spain) and Shirley Davis (Melbourne)
come together for an exclusive, intimate music offering. This duo is explosive.
Warren Wills (piano) - Australian born, multi-winning composer, pianist, musical director, recording artist, and educationalist. One of the most versatile and gifted musicians on the international scene, Warren has authored 8 original operas, 10 musicals, 8 albums and music direction credits on more than 50 productions. Warren has played and composed for the Royal Shakespeare Company, as well as for Woody Allen in New York City. He was awarded the prestigious Best Musical, Carling London Award, and Olivier Award for Best Entertainment.
Shirley Davis (voice) - There's this incredible black soul singer who you have to see. Shirley Davis will capture you with her very first note. Born in Wembley in the UK, Shirley has well and truly come to consider Melbourne as home. Davis truly has a quintessential quality that comes to its zenith when she sings. She draws from the bottom of her core and lays herself before you. Everyone is at attention when Shirley Davis sings in the room - such is her strength and charisma as a performer. If anyone can bring to life the voice of Nina Simone, Billy Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald - Shirley can do this effortlessly. As a musician performing her utmost on stage, Shirley Davis has a great deal of strength and fortitude. Her mysterious, deep voice will echo for days in your heart. She is unforgettable. Remarkable.
The first bracket will feature Warren who will present GIANTS OF THE PIANO including music by Duke Ellington, Oscar Peterson, Bernstein, Satie. The second half, he will be joined by SOUL/JAZZ diva extraordinaire, Shirley Davis.