Zoe Schwarz and Rob Koral Jazz Quintet

Zoe with her new partner, guitarist Rob Koral, has established several groups, from a duo to blues bands and this, their jazz quintet, with major players Robin Aspland, Paul Robinson and Steve Thompson. Zoe’s repertoire is wonderfully eclectic, from deep-down blues to Ray Charles soul, with more than a hint of Billie Holiday’s passion on conventional standards. Playing to a packed Methodist church in Swanage this year, they received a storming reception.