The Great British Songbook
at Norden Farm Centre for The Arts, Maidenhead
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Critically acclaimed Italian vocalist Irene Serra (Wynton Marsalis, Norma Winstone, US3) and guitarist Luca Boscagin (Jason Rebello, Cinematic Orchestra, Jim Mullen) have joined forces on this album launch to release a special recording called The Great British Songbook.
Brought together by their passion for British pop music, they have handpicked some of the most loved songs by famous British singers and songwriters of the last 70 years and created fresh-sounding, unique arrangements. From The Beatles to Sting, Massive AWack and Imogen Heap, this evening will be a celebration of the most defining songs of the British pop-rock music scene reimagined through their signature groovy sound.
They will be joined by world class musicians Andy Hamill on bass (Mark Murphy, Laura Mvula, Annie Lennox), and Fergus Gerrand on drums and percussions (Madonna, Mike Oldfield, Sting).
Irene Serra (vocals)
Luca Boscagin (guitar)
Andy Hamill (double bass)
Fergus Gerrand (drums)
'Sublime vocals' Jazz FM
'Irene Serra has a strong stage presence and a compelling vocal tone, which she uses to great effect' Jazzwise
'Serra’s voice is graceful and sensual' All About Jazz
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£17.50
Irene Serra
Irene Serra is a professional vocalist based in London. Mainly performing jazz, blues, soul and funk, her charismatic and assured stage presence engages audiences and ensures she is in demand for studio projects and collaborations.
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Luca Boscagin
Luca Boscagin is a guitarist and composer and arranger. After studying in Verona (Italy) with Dodo Castelli he developed his interest in improvisation and took several lessons with two of the foremost italian guitarists: Tolo Marton and Sandro Gibellini. His major musical influences were: Led Zeppelin, Genesis, E.L.P, King Crimson, Wishbone Ash, Jeff Beck, Jimi Hendrix, Albert king and others. Then he started listening to jazz, coming across artists such as: Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Wes Montgomery, Herbie Hancock and many many others. During his career he recorded two albums with the band "Jazzbreakers" (with R. Bonisolo, P. Birro, L. Conte, W. Paoli), in which he re-arranged famous rock songs, and three albums as a leader (Touch and Go-Azzurra music 2005 and Four Steps-Off Limits 2008) and "Playground", released in march 2013. He also recorded many other albums as a sideman with several artists like Alan Farrington, Francesco Bearzatti, and in the pop contest with the italian singer Drupi (Fuori target) and Omar Pedrini (Pane Burro e medicine). He played in various festival in Italy and Europe with musicians like: Eliot Zigmund, Gianni Basso, Sonny Fortune, Mauro Negri, Larry Coryell, John Abercrombie, John Wetton (King Crimson) and many others. In 2008 Luca performed in Rio de Janeiro (Brasil), where he recorded at the Radio Mec for the program "Mec Instrumental" with Paolo Andriolo and Frank Casale.
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Norden Farm Centre for The Arts
Altwood Road
Maidenhead
SL6 4PF
- Website:
- nordenfarm.org
- Disabled Booking:
- 01628 788 997
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Norden Farm Centre for The Arts
Altwood Road
Maidenhead
SL6 4PF
- Website:
- nordenfarm.org
- Disabled Booking:
- 01628 788 997
See all events at Norden Farm Centre for The Arts
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on Sat 5 July 2025