Tom Harris ft. Lucy-Anne Daniels & Anna Chandler-King

...all filtered through the influence of their favourite artists - Nina Simone, Snowpoet, and (of course) Kermit the Frog… each song begins as a short sketch for piano and voice, before unravelling through improvisation and play with a wide range of collaborators. In recent years, Harris’ work as an educator and facilitator has begun to directly shape their live performances, with audiences being invited to contribute their own ideas (and voices!) at each show. For this concert, Tom will be joined by rising star vocalist/songwriter Lucy-Anne Daniels (“a voice mature beyond her years”) and innovative saxophonist/composer Anna Chandler-King (“the absolute real deal”).

 

Tom Harris is a northern pianist, composer, and educator. They try their best to make interesting work with kind people, and want to share it with as many folks as possible! Since dropping out of formal music education in 2018, Tom has developed their practice through collaborative work with artists across a range of disciplines; dancers, poets, visual artists, puppeteers, videographers, and actors. During this time they have performed alongside great musicians such as Nishla Smith, Rachael Cohen, Jean Toussaint, Rosie Tee, and Marco Woolf.

 

Tom’s debut album - Buddleia - was released independently in November 2023. This collection of original songs explores mental health, nature, gender, vulnerability, growth, hope, acceptance, and joy - all filtered through the musical influence of Tom’s favourite artists (including Nina Simone, Snowpoet, and Cécile McLorin Salvant).

 

As an educator, Tom is passionate about spreading a love of both playing and listening to music. They believe that core musical skills can be taught through any style of music, and that the best results come from following students’ own tastes and preferences. They also encourage students to examine the role of art and music in society more broadly. Tom is part of Jazz North’s Northern Line 2024-2025 roster, and working on new music with a range of collaborators. They are also running a private teaching studio, facilitating group composition workshops with Abram Wilson Foundation, and teaching musicianship and improvisation at Yorkshire Young Musicians and Opera North’s Young Musicians Studio.

 

At just 22, Lucy-Anne Daniels is rapidly establishing herself as a standout voice on the UK jazz scene and beyond. Growing up immersed in the vibrant worlds of gospel and jazz, Lucy-Anne is a natural storyteller and creative improviser. Her rich, emotive vocals effortlessly traverse a range of styles, captivating audiences with what The Scotsman describes as “a voice mature beyond her years.” With a profound ability to interpret lyrics and a masterful control of melody, Lucy-Anne invites every listener into an intimate yet dynamic musical experience, full of drama, humour, and connectivity.

 

We are delighted to welcome back Leeds-based saxophonist Anna Chandler-King to the Concert Series. This year saw the release of Anna’s debut EP, Why Can I Still See You, which has had amazingly postive reviews: “welcome variety of composition which makes the whole album a pleasure to hear... Undoubtedly we will hear much more of this young artist’s work” Jazzwise Magazine ☆☆☆☆