Biographies
Joe Leader:
Award winning saxophonist Joe Leader is the leader and producer of "The Joe Leader Collective" ShowBand.
Joe's trademark is his virtuosic, soulful and charismatic performance on stage!
As a winner of "The Daily Telegraph Young Jazz Award" Joe has been a featured artist and musical coordinator at such prestigious international events as The South African National Jazz Festival and The French Jazz And Literary Festival. UK performances have featured Joe at Andrew Lloyd Webber's Sydmonton Festival, performing with leading international opera singer Dame Kiri Te Kanawa. Joe has also featured at London's Royal Opera House and St. John's Smith Square Concert Hall.
Prestigious London West End Night Club performances include "Café De Paris", "Paper", performing with Boy George and "Spiga" Night Club, performing there with Pharrell Williams from the world-renowned production team, The Neptunes.
Other members of The Joe Leader Collective include:
Zara Mcfarlane
As a passionate Soul Diva all the way from Kingston Jamaica, Zara has performed at such prestigious venues as The Royal Albert Hall and The Jazz Café in London. She was a featured artist live on BBC radio and has worked with such great international artists as Hugh Masekela. Television appearances have included "Stars In Their eyes" and "This Morning."
Noel Mccalla
Originally from a British Gospel background, Noel enthrals audiences the world over with his charismatic performance and powerful vocals. Noel has played extensively around the world with many bands including Morrisey Mullen, Sniff and the Tears and Manfred Man's Earth Band.
Lorenza Johnson
A soulful and captivating singer/performer, Lorenza has worked with some of the biggest names in show business. From appearances on "Top Of The Pops", to Hollywood soundtracks, she has done it all. Lorenza has performed with such great artists as STING, Barry White and Ray Charles, to name but a few!
Abdelkader Saadoun
Algerian born vocalist, Mandola Player and percussionist, this man is the King of Rai music! Abdelkader is a musican second to none in his ability to fuze this exciting Rai music with all other styles including Jazz, Funk, Pop, Latin (any many more), to create a truly dazzling musical experience! He has been a featured artist around the world including at The Barbican (UK), Peter Gabriel's inspired WOMAD festival and The World Peace Music Awards in Bali and Greece.
Ricci P Washington
As a World Class vocalist, composer and vocal arranger, Ricci has worked at the top of the music industry for many years. A man with true soul and a huge vocal range, he has worked closely with such great artists as Michael Jackson, Gloria Gaynor and Lionel Richie to name but a few. Ricci has performed at such great venues as The Wembley Arena, Hammersmith Apollo, The Zenith (in paris) and many jazz festivals around the world.
String Section
Lead by cellist Rhian Porter, this group of beautiful and virtuostic women has played with many of the world's best loved artists such as Elton John, Smokey Robinson, Katie Melua, Blue, Pattie LaBelle to name but a few. They have performed at such international events as The World Music Awards, The Royal Opera House with Elton John, as well as at Glastonbury.