Whale Theatre, Greystones
Friday 2nd May, 8.00pm
Tickets: €25
Parisian born Amy Gadiaga is making waves as a bright young star of contemporary jazz– pushing boundaries while upholding jazz music’s finest traditions.
A bassist, vocalist and band leader who graduated from the prestigious Trinity Labans Conservatoire of Music, she was recently nominated ‘best newcomer of the year’ in the prestigious Parliamentary Jazz Awards, and has just been shortlisted for a MOBO (music of black origin) awards for 2025. Amy Gadiaga’s talent is unquestionable and her influences are broad – ranging from legends such as Wayne Shorter and Betty Carter, to contemporary stars D’Angelo and Stevie Wonder.
Upon moving to London, she received support from both Tomorrow’s Warriors and Jazz Re:Freshed, two organisations that championing the brightest and best in new jazz talent, and has also been championed on radio stations including Jazz FM and BBC Radio London.
Born to parents of Senegalese, Gambian and Malian descent, Gadiaga grew up on the outskirts of Paris. ‘All Black Everything’ is her breakout release – a recording that is both a celebration of African heritage and an acknowledgement of the complexities of racial identity that have allowed her to transfer her insecurities into a narrative of self-empowerment.
A confident bassist and singer with a voice brimming with power and soul, Gadiaga earned glowing reviews for her performances at last Summer’s ultra-hip We Out Here festival, and for her appearances at Cheltenham Jazz Festival and at last year’s London Jazz Festival.
“Gadiaga’s star continues to rise, cementing her status as a significant new voice in contemporary music” – Jazz Messengers