Joyful Jazz with Winnie Greer

Joyful Jazz is a feel-good lunchtime concert led by acclaimed jazz vocalist Winnie Greer, celebrating music that lifts the spirit and warms the soul. Featuring a carefully curated set of swing, bossa nova, and soulful classics, the programme moves effortlessly from timeless standards such as On the Sunny Side of the Street and Cheek to Cheek to contemporary favourites re-imagined through a jazz lens. With her warm, expressive voice and natural storytelling style, Winnie creates an atmosphere that is relaxed, uplifting, and deeply engaging. Perfect for a midday escape, Joyful Jazz promises elegance, warmth, and a generous dose of musical sunshine in one of London’s most iconic jazz clubs. Joyful Jazz showcases Winnie Greer’s distinctive approach to jazz performance: warm, lyrical, and rooted in genuine connection. A London-based jazz vocalist, Winnie is known for her rich tone, relaxed delivery, and ability to make every song feel personal and present. Her performances draw on classic swing, bossa nova, and soul-influenced jazz, always with an emphasis on storytelling and emotional clarity. The repertoire for Joyful Jazz has been thoughtfully chosen to reflect optimism, warmth, and lightness of spirit. Audiences can expect much-loved standards such as On the Sunny Side of the Street, Blue Skies, The Guy from Ipanema, and Ain’t Misbehavin’, alongside lyrical ballads including Cheek to Cheek and Almost Like Being in Love. The set also features sensitively re-imagined contemporary songs, including Make You Feel My Love, offering familiar melodies in a fresh jazz context. Winnie has performed regularly on the London jazz circuit and has previously appeared at PizzaExpress Jazz Club, both in Soho and Chelsea, building a strong rapport with audiences in these iconic venues. Her performances are marked by ease, warmth, and a deep respect for the song, allowing the music to breathe and the lyrics to resonate. She is joined for Joyful Jazz by an outstanding line-up of musicians, each bringing a distinctive voice and depth of experience to the performance. The band features Alan Barnes on saxophone, Wynston Clifford on drums, Peter Desmond on trumpet and flugelhorn, Rick Simpson on piano, and Dave Whitford on bass. Together, they form a sensitive and dynamic ensemble, known for musical empathy, subtle interplay, and an intuitive sense of swing. This exceptional line-up allows the performance to move effortlessly between lightness, lyricism, and rhythmic vitality. In addition to her live work, Winnie has recorded a CD titled My Favourite Songs, a personal collection of jazz standards and much-loved repertoire, available on Bandcamp. The recording reflects the same qualities that define her live performances: warmth, clarity, and a deep connection to the music. Presented at PizzaExpress Live Soho, Joyful Jazz offers audiences the chance to pause, listen, and leave uplifted — a refined and joyful lunchtime concert in one of London’s most celebrated jazz rooms.