
Sophie Barker has returned after 5 years with a new album, Seagull, and an 8-strong band for her UK shows. Sophie is most well-known for her work with Zero 7, co-writing and providing vocals on several of their biggest hits. Since 2005, with the release of the well-received solo album Earthbound, Sophie has become known as a respected singer-songwriter in her own right.
There is an excited mood at the Jazz Cafe tonight, and Sophie is as excited as everyone else. “I’m so happy to be here!” she tells us, to the crowd’s delight. The first song they play is the title track from...