To celebrate the 2014 release of the new album Here She Comes and the publication of her acclaimed autobiography Breaking Glass Barefoot, award-winning singer songwriter Hazel O’Connor is returning to Telford’s Warehouse in Chester on Tuesday (March 11).
This is the third album to emerge from the legendary songstress’ ongoing collaboration with saxophonist Clare Hirst (Bellestars, Communards, David Bowie) and pianist Sarah Fisher (Eurythmics).
The highlights include highly emotive all new co-written songs In the Still of the Night, Going Home, Don’t You Call me Darling and Call Out Your Name.
Hazel O'Connor's unmistakable voice in unison with dextrous double bass and pounding percussion leads to some unusual grooves and new slants on their adventurous covers of the perennial classics Perfect Day (Lou Reed), Good Morning Heartache (Billie Holiday) and Ne Me Quitte Pas (Jacques Brel).
Here She Comes is a bold statement of intent and a return to form for Hazel O’Connor, redolent as it is with influences as diverse as Tom Waits, Billie Holiday, Lou Reed and French chanson.
The tight vocal harmonies and musical interplay result from the trio having spent the last five years touring, performing many sell-out UK and European dates, performances that continue throughout 2014.
With flourishes of saxophony that recall Hazel’s Breaking Glass glory days, Here She Comes is a worthy and eclectic mix of songs that sees the trio making further strides in the development of their very own signature sound.
Expect a soulful introspective dip into Hazel's portfolio, the old, the new and stories from along the way.
Hazel O’Connor will be doing a meet and greet after her performance at the venue.
Tickets £15. Call 01244 390090 or visit www.telfordswarehouse.com.
