The Exiles return with a new international lineup and new songs for their traditional New Year gigs at the Vortex, where they’ve played sold-out shows for the past several years. American singer Scott Stroman is joined by outstanding Swedish soprano saxophonist Cennet Jönsson and three of London’s top jazz exports: pianist Alcyona Mick, bassist Alec Dankworth and drummer Winston Clifford. The members of this all-star band have worked with the cream of jazz legends (Dizzy Gillespie, Dave Brubeck, Billy Cobham, Joanne Brackeen, Kenny Wheeler), world music icons (Youssou N’Dour, Natacha Atlas, Bheki Mseleku) and pop-rock stars (Phil Collins, Van Morrison). Expect beautiful melodies, bags of energy, great soloing, and an uplifting vibe from a world class group.
