Jazz Duo Alison Burns and Martin Taylor to Perform at the Kate

Renowned Jazz Duo Alison Burns and Martin Taylor to Perform at The Katherine Hepburn Cultural Center on September 5th, 2024

Old Saybrook, CT — Scottish-Canadian jazz vocalist Alison Burns and acclaimed British fingerstyle guitarist Martin Taylor are set to enchant audiences at The Katherine Hepburn Cultural Center in Old Saybrook, CT, on September 5th, 2024. This highly anticipated concert is a key event on their 'Songs for Nature' album tour, which spans the USA, Europe, and Asia.

The evening promises a rich and varied setlist, including timeless classics like "Nature Boy," "The Gentle Rain," "Moon River," and "Hushabye Mountain." Each song has been carefully selected to celebrate the profound connection between music and the natural world. In a time of global environmental challenges, Burns and Taylor’s performances offer a sanctuary of solace and reflection, encapsulated by the deeply resonant themes of their latest album, Songs for Nature.

Martin Taylor is universally recognized as the preeminent master of solo jazz and fingerstyle guitar. His performances are a captivating blend of technical brilliance, deep emotion, and effortless humor, all delivered with a commanding stage presence. Taylor’s illustrious career includes collaborations with iconic musicians across a spectrum of genres, such as Jeff Beck, Bill Wyman, Stephane Grappelli, Bryn Terfel, and George Harrison. His extraordinary talent has earned him 14 British Jazz Awards, two Honorary Doctorates, and an MBE for Services to Jazz Music.

Alison Burns is much more than a jazz singer; she is a storyteller who brings her life, love, heartaches, and joys to every note she sings. Since her debut album Kissing Bug in 2007, Burns has continued to captivate global audiences with subsequent releases like 1AM, Last Train to Hauteville (where she showcased her versatility by singing in French), Freternity, and I’ll Be Home for Christmas. Her international tours have taken her to prestigious venues in Tokyo, New York, San Francisco, Cannes, London, Singapore, Bangkok, Sydney, and Shanghai. Burns has also graced the stage as a guest soloist with the BBC Big Band, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, and Guy Barker Big Band. Her contributions to the arts have been recognized with a Fellowship at the Royal Society of the Arts and the International Brand Laureate Award, joining the ranks of luminaries such as Aretha Franklin, Taylor Swift, and Adele.

Tickets for this unforgettable evening are available now at The Kate. Don’t miss the opportunity to experience the magic of Alison Burns and Martin Taylor live in concert.