Masterclass workshop with Claire Martin & Nikki Iles

Spend an inspiration afternoon learning from jazz superstars Claire Martin (voice) and Nikki Iles (piano)!

Who is this for?

We will be welcoming 8 young vocalists and 2 young pianists to take part in this masterclass with Claire and Nikki, where they’ll learn invaluable advice and guidance from these inspirational professionals!

Sign ups to take part in the masterclass are now closed.

Spectators can watch for free – this is an open session and we invite anyone to come and observe free of charge (donations are very welcome on the day). Click ‘Book now’ to let us know you’re coming to watch!

Led by:

Claire Martin has to worldwide critical acclaim established herself as a tour de force on the UK jazz scene, gaining many awards – including the British Jazz Awards eight times – during her career, which spans over three decades. In 2018 she was the proud recipient of the BASCA Gold Badge Award for her contribution to jazz. “Claire Martin ranks among the four or five finest female jazz vocalists on the planet” (Jazz Times USA)

Nikki Iles’ recent work has taken her across the world as a member of the Julian Arguelles Octet, The Kenny Wheeler Big Band, Claire Martin and ‘The North’, a Scandinavian/Anglo/Canadian collaboration featuring Percy Pursglove and Anders Morgensen. With a parallel career as a widely respected teacher in composition and arranging, Nikki is a Professor at the Royal Academy of Music. “Nikki Iles is a formidable jazz presence rising to her full height” (The Guardian)