Jazz 825: Catherine Lima
Sat 11 Apr
|The Jazz Centre UK
Singer Catherine Lima makes a welcome return to the JCUK today.
Time & Location
11 Apr 2026, 14:00 – 16:00
The Jazz Centre UK, The Jazz Centre UK, Beecroft Art Gallery, Victoria Ave, Southend-on-Sea SS2 6EX, UK
About the Event
Catherine Lima has been singing on the London jazz circuit since 2001. She is a charismatic and entertaining performer. Drawing on influences such as Anita O’Day, Hoagy Carmichael, Barbra Streisand and Peggy Lee, she has a warm expressive tone that she uses expertly to create moods from sultry to joyous. Whether performing an intimate set with duo or trio or fronting a big band, her personality comes through with each song.
“I have heard Catherine perform at so many different venues, including outdoor concerts, and her voice can penetrate any environment because it is so very movingly soulful yet in a jazz style. This is the first time that I have heard her as a songwriter. Her efforts show all the signs of a fabulous career ahead.” – Tony Andrews for Audiophile News.
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