This Valentine’s Day, I had the pleasure of meeting award-winning London guitarist and composer Billy Marrows at the iconic Handel Hendrix House during one of their brilliant Jamming Session Lates – yes, in Jimi Hendrix’s actual bedroom! It was an unforgettable evening where we all sang along to Jimi’s music, sharing in the joy and raw talent that filled the space. I was so impressed that I picked up Billy’s CD on the spot, and I’m thrilled to hear he’ll now be performing the full album live with his band!
Discus Music will release The Penelope Album Live by Billy Marrows on 28th March 2025, recorded with his stunning 12-piece chamber-jazz ensemble Grande Familia at a sold-out show at London’s PizzaExpress Jazz Club www.billymarrows.com/upcoming-gigs.
The live album brings expanded arrangements of music from his acclaimed debut album Penelope – a deeply personal project created in memory of his late mother, Penny, with all proceeds going to World Child Cancer (over £5,450 raised to date).
Expect a heartwarming and exhilarating musical journey, with the live album delivering full-band versions of every track from Penelope, alongside intimate solo and trio moments. The tour includes a stellar line-up featuring BBC Young Jazz Musician finalist Tom Ridout, Mercury Prize-nominated saxophonist Chris Williams, and several of Billy’s own family members. It’s music made with love, passion and real creative fire.
Spring 2025 Tour Dates:
- 28–29th April – PizzaExpress Soho, London Album Launch (12-piece)
- 6th May – Watermill Jazz, Dorking (12-piece)
- 10th May – Jazz at Heart, Leeds (quartet)
- 11th May – St Helen & the Holy Cross, Sheriff Hutton (quartet)
- 12th May – NQ Jazz, Manchester (sextet)
- 13th May – Digbeth Jazz, Birmingham (sextet)
Ten percent of live album sales will also go to World Child Cancer. With music this good and a cause this important, you won’t want to miss it.
For more details, visit:
www.billymarrows.com/upcoming-gigs
www.discus-music.org
