Freebird - A tribute to Eva Cassidy

Eva Cassidy’s voice was like no other, pure, soulful, and timeless. During her lifetime, she performed mostly in small clubs around Washington D.C., moving effortlessly between jazz, blues, folk, and gospel. Though she was little known when she passed away in 1996, her posthumous rise to fame brought her unforgettable interpretations of Fields of Gold, Songbird, and Over the Rainbow to millions around the world.

This tribute show celebrates Eva’s remarkable artistry with a heartfelt journey through her most beloved songs, brought to life by a stunning live performance. Audiences are guided from the tender beauty of Autumn Leaves and Danny Boy to the joy and swing of her jazz favourites such as Cheek to Cheek and Blue Skies. Blending music, stories, and quotes, the show captures the honesty and spirit of a singer who famously said, “I don’t want to be famous, I just want to sing.”

Accompanying the vocals on piano and backing vocals is J Fashole-Luke, a highly respected multi-instrumentalist in demand across the UK and Europe. Jonathan has performed at major jazz festivals including Montreux, Vienne, North Sea and Vienna Jazz Festivals, as well as iconic UK festivals such as Glastonbury, Bestival, Boomtown, Hyde Park, Victorious and the Isle of Wight Festival. His career includes collaborations with award-winning jazz artists Gary Crosby OBE, Jay Phelps and Tony Kofi, appearances at Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club, a performance on BBC2’s Later… with Jools Holland