Fleece Jazz presents: Zoë Schwarz Blue Commotion

Gigs · Leavenheath

Fleece Jazz presents: Zoë Schwarz Blue Commotion

Tuesday 8 December 2026 · Doors 19:30

The Stoke by Nayland Club, Leavenheath

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Fleece Jazz presents: Zoë Schwarz Blue Commotion is on Tuesday 8 December 2026 at The Stoke by Nayland Club, Leavenheath, with doors at 19:30. Tickets start at £11, including the booking fee.

ZSBC have a strong foothold in both jazz and blues, and skilfully blends them in a seamless way that defies pigeonholes. The live set swings beautifully no matter what the groove, combining influences ranging from Nina Simone and Billie Holiday to more contemporary artists. The instrumentalists in the band are popular, well established, familiar names. Zoë’s dynamic and commanding vocal delivery is complemented by the unmistakable touch and flow of Rob Koral's guitar, and the highly accomplished rhythm section of Pete Whittaker on Hammond organ (Art Themen, Theo Travis, The Filthy Six, John Etheridge) and Paul Robinson on drums (Nina Simone, Cleo Laine, Johnny Hawksworth, Billy Ocean and much more ). Zoe and Rob are a “nationally regarded couple, it tells in the power and professionalism of their performance…” - Blues Matters Magazine. There is diversity, depth, and uniqueness to the band's music, where each of the band members is given the freedom to express their musical prowess and stamp their magic on to the songwriting of Zoë and Rob. A testament to their chemistry is the sheer volume of music written and recorded, with ‘Colourful House’ (Oct 2025) being their 7t...

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