Paul Ryan and JamieSafir

In recent years, the vocalist Paul Ryan and jazz pianist Jamie Safir have formed a strong team which has drawn much of its inspiration from the collaboration between Tony Bennett and Bill Evans. Like Bennett, Paul has a distinctive voice and is noted for his impeccable phrasing and the warmth of his delivery, while Jamie brings the authentic flavour of improvisational jazz that enriches every melody and complements Paul’s singing to perfection. Consolidating their partnership with a debut CD for summer release, Paul and Jamie are delighted to return to the Crazy Coqs to showcase many of the tracks they have recorded along with their ongoing exploration of some of the finest numbers in the Great American Songbook and beyond. In an evening peppered with anecdotes about the songs and songwriters, Paul and Jamie present a very personal selection of jazz-inflected standards featuring classics, rarities and a few delightful surprises.