Georgia Mancio – vocals
Robin Aspland – piano
Andrew Cleynert – bass
Dave Ohm – drums
Multi-award-winning jazz vocalist, lyricist and producer, Georgia Mancio, is a supreme storyteller, creating
work of authenticity, adventure, beauty and bite. Whether interpreting her own luminous originals or
standards, Georgia’s evoking performances connect deeply with her audiences and linger long in the
mind.
Her copious industry acknowledgements include consecutive wins at the Parliamentary Jazz Awards:
Best Vocalist (2021) and Best Album (Finding Home, 2020) and several nominations at the Jazz FM,
British Jazz and Urban Music Awards.
In 2023 she celebrated a decade in collaboration with Grammy-winning pianist/composer, Alan
Broadbent. Together they have produced two albums (Quiet Is The Star, Songbook), published two books
(The Songs of Alan Broadbent and Georgia Mancio), co-written 40 songs, and toured across Europe and
the US, including Ronnie Scott’s and Jazz at Lincoln Center. Their third album releases later this year.
Other credits include: BBC Proms, Kate Williams, Liane Carroll, Ian Shaw, Pat Metheny (lyric
approval), Bobby McFerrin and her own festivals ReVoice! and Hang. Georgia also owns her own label,
Roomspin Records, is a vocal tutor at City University, and co-runs Hugh & Marion’s, Eltham Jazz Club
with drummer Dave Ohm.
“impossible not to fall in love with her voice…a magnificent example of strength and talent”
Jazz in Europe
“[Mancio] has everything covered – technical mastery,expressive range and a remarkable versatility”
The Observer 4****
“a warm, rich playful sound with intimate, hip phrasing and spot-on intonation…Mancio brings grace and wisdom to each song. Her lyric-writing is sophisticated and sensitive beyond her years”
Jazz Wax
ROBIN ASPLAND, Piano
A major player on the British jazz scene for over 30 years, Robin’s ability to find new and exciting approaches to harmony have made him a firm favourite with audiences and musicians alike. His wide-ranging credits are testament to his talents and include: Cleo Laine, George Coleman, Bobby Watson, Eddie Henderson, Ronnie Scott, Steve Grossman, Kenny Wheeler, Art Themen, Georgie Fame and Van Morrison, among many others.
ANDREW CLEYNDERT, Double Bass
Internationally acclaimed, Andrew has worked in the bands of British and international jazz stars including: Stan Tracey, Ronnie Scott, Annie Ross, Bobby Wellins, Gene Harris, Junior Mance, Benny Green and Tamir Hendleman. He is also a highly sought after producer and has run his own label, Trio Records, for over 15 years, releasing some 36 albums.
DAVE OHM, Drums
A leading player on the UK and international scene for 35 years, with credits including: Ian Shaw, Alan Broadbent, Liane Carroll, Benny Golson, Gregory Porter, Claire Martin, Karin Krog, Rebecca Parris and Anthony Strong.He has also fronted his own bands,and co-produced Georgia Mancio’s albums Trapeze (2008) and Silhouette(2010).