Val Wiseman’s remarkable career began in the midlands and owes much to early influences in music and drama and the opportunity of working with some of Britain’s legendary bands. Alex Welsh, Humphrey Lyttelton, Monty Sunshine and Kenny Baker were quick to notice her potential and featured her on their tours and broadcasts. Her growing reputation led to a starring role in a new Billie Holiday tribute, Lady Sings The Blues with a...

Vocalist

Viva is an immensely versatile London-based trombonist, vocalist, multi-instrumentalist and DJ. She began playing professionally on London’s Latin scene while studying for her degree in Development Studies & Politics at the School of Oriental and African Studies. Viva went from strength to strength, and her music career took off. Viva’s accolades so far are vast. She founded award-winning Afro-Latin / Jazz collective COLECTIVA and is a...