Chatting with singer & composer Irene Serra about her band, her journey and all things jazz

Watford Jazz Junction

In this week's episode with chat with Italian-born singer Irene Serra.

She shares more about her journey to the UK via Copenhagen and Milan, settling in to jazz life in Hackney, developing her fabulous band ISQ and her creative influences including dance.

We discuss her upcoming album, remixing and listening to music and of course there's a quiz, top 3 album choices and a vocal addition to the house band. It's a lovely chat all round!

Irene's album recommendations include:

• Piano and A Microphone 1983 by Prince (2018) released by NPG/Warner Bros

• After Hours by Sarah Vaughan (1961) released on Roulette

• Post (1995) and Homogenic (1997) by Björk, both released on One Little Indian

Irene's website: www.irenaserra.com

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Presenter: Chris Newstead

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Recorded September 2021.