Katriona Taylor's latest album Blind Passion released back in the autumn is themed around blind singers and inspired by Stevie Wonder, Ray Charles, José Feliciano and Diane Schuur – Katriona herself is visually impaired and registered blind.
More than a decade since Precious Time, the singer sounds positively in the pink. A former solicitor, daughter of top tennis player Roger Taylor, Katriona has become a mum of two and battled breast cancer in recent years.
Best by a mile and worth the purchase of Blind Passion alone is a stripped back treatment of Leon Russell's 'A Song For You' à-la-Brother Ray. Another firm highlight is ‘As You See Me Now’ that Jools Holland has performed with José Feliciano. All in all, an achievement to savour.
Gig details: Ronnie's doors open on Sunday 26 June at noon. In the singer's five-piece for the show listed are saxist-flautist Vasilis Xenopoulos, pianist Peter Hammond, bassist Dave Jones, drummer Chris Nickolls and percussionist Matt Hodge. Katriona Taylor, top. Photo: Stargardt's Connected
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