Date: Saturday 12th NovemberTime: 7.30pmPlace: Oak Room, The
Rockfield CentreAge: 18+Cost: £12 Standard £8
ConcessionBooking is essential for this eventLive musicScotland-based
singer-songwriter Lizabett Russo [https://www.lizabettrusso.com]
merges her native traditions with elements of contemporary jazz, avant
garde folk and world music, in a range of influence effortlessly
spanned by her powerfully versatile voice. The BBC have championed her
work - featuring on both BBC Radio 3 and Radio 6 as well as the BBC
stage at Latitude Festival. She has also toured extensively around
Europe and Asia.Musically, Russo's influences are wide ranging. Echoes
of her native Romania are beautifully interwoven with avant garde
folk, contemporary jazz and world music. Her humble stage persona
belies a talent which has drawn comparisons with the likes of Joanna
Newsome and even Bjork!Lizabett will be accompanied by the
award-winning jazz guitarist Graeme Stephen. Today he leads and
contributes to a multitude of musical projects in Scotland and
overseas, playing a wide array of styles from free improvised jazz to
Scottish folk. Stephen's peerless improvisational skills and talent
for composition make him one of Scotland's most exciting and
prodigious musical talents."This is simply world-class work, by any
standard" - Tom Robinson, BBC Radio 6
