Irene Serra and Luca Boscagin: The Great British Songbook

29th November 2024

Critically-acclaimed Italian vocalist Irene Serra (Wynton Marsalis, Norma Winstone, US3) and guitarist LucaBoscagin (Jason Rebello, Cinematic Orchestra, Jim Mullen) announce the upcoming release of their new album “The Great British Songbook” preceded by four singles.

Album release date: Friday 29th November 2024. Pre order by clicking here

1st Single release date “Give Me The Night” : Friday 6th September 2024

2nd Single release date “There Must Be an Angel : Friday 4th October 2024

3rd Single release date “Eleanor Rigby” : Friday 1st November 2024

4th single release date “Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic” : Friday 29th November 2024

Album preview launch will take place on Saturday 2nd November Cafe Posk, London.

Brought together by their passion for British pop music, Irene and Luca have handpicked some of the most loved songs by famous British singer and/or songwriters of the last 70 years and created fresh-sounding, unique arrangements.

From The Beatles to Sting, Massive Attack and Imogen Heap, this album is a celebration of the most defining songs of the British music scene reimagined through their signature soulful sound.

“The Great British Songbook” is their defiant and passionate love letter to the brilliance of British music (which was one of the main reasons they both moved to London from Italy) in the face of Brexit and its aftermath.

“…sublime vocals…” - JAZZ FM

"...Irene Serra has a strong stage presence and a compelling vocal tone, which she uses to great effect…." - JAZZWISE

“…Serra’s voice is graceful and sensual…” - ALL ABOUT JAZZ

“...Serra’s singing is superb, perhaps at its most effective when she sounds bruised and vulnerable...” - Kind of Jazz

Irene Serra

Irene Serra is a critically-acclaimed Italian Jazz vocalist and composer based in London. She is known for her varied and eclectic repertoire, masterfully performing straight ahead jazz standards, blues, Brazilian music and her own original compositions.

Irene has performed in world-class venues in and around the UK, including at the premiere of the Abyssinian Mass at the Barbican (with Wynton Marsalis and the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra), Southbank Centre, Ronnie Scott’s, Pizza Express Jazz Club, Union Chapel and King’s Place.

Her poised performances have already earned her much critical acclaim: her original project, ISQ, was a ‘Time Out Critics Choice’ in 2015 and she was longlisted for “Best Jazz Vocalist” at the 2022 Parliamentary Jazz Awards. She was also a finalist at the Shure Montreux Jazz Competition in 2009. Irene is currently working on her 5th album of original music with her project, ISQ and is also set to release her first album of Jazz standards in 2025.

Luca Boscagin

Guitarist Luca Boscagin grew up heavily influenced by Rock & Jazz, and as a musician has an equally wide range of guises to play with. He moved to London in 2009, driven by a passion for the British music scene where he recorded at major studios such as Abbey Road and Real World.

The Great British Songbook

Line up

Irene Serra – vocals

Luca Boscagin – guitar

Tracklist

Give Me the Night (Rod Temperton)
Jesus He Knows Me (Tony Banks, Phil Collins, Mike Rutherford)
There Must Be an Angel (Playing With My Heart) (Annie Lennox, David A. Stewart)
Eleanor Rigby (John Lennon, Paul McCartney)
Off the Wall (Rod Temperton)
Teardrop (Robert Del Naja, Elizabeth Fraser, Grantley Marshall, Andrew Vowles)

7. Wonderwall (Noel Gallagher)

8. Night Fever (Barry Gibb, Robin Gibb, Maurice Gibb)

9. Hide and Seek (Imogen Heap)

Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic (Sting)

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