About Imogen
Widely considered an important voice on the UK jazz scene Imogen Ryall has performed at many of the major UK jazz venues and festivals as well as with some of the most highly regarded musicians around. She was featured on the much-acclaimed CD ‘In Time’ alongside Roy Ayers, Carleen Anderson and Jocelyn Brown, and her most recent release “The Mingus/Mitchell Songbook” was included in the list of “Best Albums of 2023” by five independent reviewers. She is also a highly regarded lyricist who has worked with many UK and international artists providing lyrics for their music.
the honey-toned…voice of Imogen Ryall…combines…effortless precision with a warm, inviting sound, drawing the listener into her beguiling world
London Jazz News
Shows coming up
Anöna Trio ft. Imogen Ryall, Julian Nicholas & Mark Edwards.
Thursday 29 August 2024, 1:00pm
All Saints Church, Hove
Contact
For bookings and info email Imogen at [email protected]
Videos
Recordings
Emil Viklický – Imogen Ryall
SONGS
Scheduled release by Rubicon Records, September 2024
SONGS is a collection of eleven compositions, 10 of which are original pieces written by Emil with lyrics supplied by Imogen. The rest of the band consists of Julian Nicholas on saxophone, Czech bassist Petr Dvorský, who hails from Prague with Viklický, and Eric Ford on drums.
“ This collection of eleven original compositions is absolutely magical. I’ve long been in awe of Imogen Ryall’s prowess as a lyricist and here I feel she really excels herself on Emil’s wide- ranging melodies and themes. From the intimacy of the folk tinged ‘Gone with Water’ to the mischievous groove of ‘Conjurology’, and its brilliant lyrics, cooking up a “dark and magical brew”, each song demonstrates a wonderful interplay between the singer and the musicians which is never forced, and feels totally organic” Claire Martin OBE
Imogen Ryall sings the Charles Mingus/Joni Mitchell Songbook
Released by Rubicon Records, September 2023
***Included in BEST ALBUMS of 2023*** JazzWise Magazine; JazzViews.com; The ArtsDesk.com; The New York City Jazz Record; PrestoMusic.com
“This is an ambitious album which takes plenty of risks… it has the power to take one by surprise and is an unexpected triumph” – AllAboutJazz.com
“ What is most amazing about Imogen’s recording is that it is not an album of covers or standards but an accomplished and heartfelt tribute to two great musicians and their singular collaboration.” – Nick Lea, JazzViews.com
“This is history in the making” – Sean Rafferty, ‘In Tune’ BBC R3
One January Morning by Ånöna Trio
“ Imogen Ryall is without doubt a hidden gem on the UK jazz scene. With her lush palette of vocal textures, her delivery is always tender, authentic and from the heart. The exceptional pairing of pianist Mark Edwards and saxophonist Julian Nicholas make up the Anöna Trio and they dance beautifully around her voice to take us on a sonic journey of venturesome arrangements of much loved standards alongside well crafted originals which give Ryall’s distinctive gift of lyric writing the perfect platform. As they have made much music together over the years, this album showcases not only their world class musicianship but also their own distinctive synergy and I couldn’t recommend it highly enough. A total joy from start to finish” – CLAIRE MARTIN OBE
Imogen features on –
Beyond the Clouds by David Beebee
Pianist, composer, arranger, David Beebee’s 2023 release ‘Beyond The Clouds’
Imogen features on –
Mark Edwards’ Cloggz 2016 release ‘Sawdust & Spangles’
Reaching No. 5 in the iTunes jazz chart on its release in 2015, Clare Teal chose Sawdust and Spangles’ as her album of the year in The Independent on Sunday: “…..great song writing too. ‘A Rain of Stars’ (by Edwards and Ryall) is a stand-out song”.
Imogen features on –
Richard Earnshaw 2022 release ‘Messages’
Richard Earnshaw feat. Imogen Ryall – Summer Rain (Inner Spirit Extended Mix)
Imogen features on –
‘Like a Rainbow’ by David Forman (Basho Records 2022) alongside Mark Edwards; Ben Castle; Joe Locke; Paul Booth, Mark Nightingale, Georgia Mancio and more..!
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