About:

Lancaster-based singer, songwriter, musician, and Jazz FM Award nominee Bryony Jarman-Pinto seamlessly blends enchanting vocals and thoughtful instrumentation with intricately crafted and personal lyrics, drawing inspiration from soul and folk influences. Bryony’s second album ‘Below Dawn’ navigates sentimental themes, from societal change and untapped emotions to the profound journey of pregnancy and motherhood, the album exudes an aura of intimacy. This emotional depth is complemented by Bryony’s distinctive infusion of jazz-inspired melodies. 

She has seen support from across BBC Radio 6 presenters including Huey Morgan, Craig Charles, Deb Grant and Tom Robinson and Gilles Peterson, alongside spins from Sian Eleri, BBC Radio 4’s Loose Ends, Tina Edwards, Jazz FM playlisting, and a live BBC Radio 2 performance as part of Jo Whiley’s BBC Introducing showcase. After receiving the Jazz North funding as part of the Northern Line programme, Bryony showcased the project at Manchester Jazz festival and performed at Jazz Cafe, with gigs at Northumberland and Lancaster Jazz Festivals, Pizza Express Jazz Soho, The Wombat Jazz Club and Hexham Jazz Festival. Bryony has been named one of the emerging jazz and improvising musicians to take part in the 2025 Take Five programme run by Serious. Notably, she has shared the stage with the legendary Roy Ayers at the Union Chapel and continues to solidify her status as, in the words of Tony Minvielle from Jazz FM, “the full package”.

Support: ella.liyu

ella.liyu is a singer/songwriter, based in the north-west. Their style traverses jazz, neo-soul and folk through both well-loved classics and original songs. ella’s vocals are earthy and intricate, and their style of performance has a lasting intimate and lyrical feeling.

ella’s velvety sound has captured the ears and hearts of many — particularly as the singer/songwriter of the genre-bending jazz band, Persimmon.

On keys, Ewen Turner (Persimmon), adds richness and skill to the performance. Ewen has been immersed in music and playing jazz since he was a kid. He enjoys fusing genres together to take his music into new places and spaces, whether playing sax, keyboards or djing.

No two performances are ever the same - expect for your ears to be enchanted, your heart to be warmed, and your feet to be moved.

‘liyu’ is an Ethiopian word, meaning ‘unique’. Liyu is pronounced Lee-Yoo

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Atkinson's Upper Hall
10-14 China Street, Lancaster, Lancashire LA1 1EX

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