LONDON SOUL | Soul and Gospel Hits | Jason Nicholson-Porter (UK) and Vytautas Straižys

The voice that opened for Kirk Franklin concerts, featured on Emeli Sandé's recordings, and joined Jennifer Hudson's team on "The Voice UK" – in Vilnius. On October 2nd, St. Catherine's Church will be filled with the energy of London soul and the power of one of Britain's most prominent gospel voices. Born in Jamaica and raised in London, Jason Nicholson-Porter is a British gospel artist, songwriter, vocal arranger, and teacher, with over three decades of stage experience. The wider UK audience discovered Jason in 2018 when he performed "Amazing Grace" during "The Voice UK" blind auditions. His voice was powerful enough to make Jennifer Hudson turn her chair and invite Jason to her team. Jason's three official "The Voice UK" performances – "Amazing Grace", "Let It Be", and "When You Believe" – have already been viewed over two million times online. His "Let It Be" duet received a standing ovation from the audience, and "The Voice UK" itself called this performance a vocal battle worthy of a global stage. However, television is just one part of Jason's musical story. His voice can be heard on Emeli Sandé's album "Long Live the Angels", he has sung backing vocals for Wretch 32, toured the UK with "X Factor" runner-up Rebecca Ferguson, and presented his original music in South Africa. Jason has also opened concerts for global gospel music legends – Kirk Franklin, Mary Mary, Donnie McClurkin, Karen Clark Sheard, and Richard Smallwood. The British publication "Keep The Faith" calls him a "golden voice" and one of the strongest UK gospel vocalists. "The Guardian" mentions Jason's performance alongside Kirk Franklin and Fred Hammond as an example of a true gospel show – one that the audience not only hears but also feels, rising from their seats. His original song "Smile" was nominated for Best Song at the "Premier Gospel Awards". In Vilnius, Jason will perform with pianist and founder of "Downtown Piano Lab", Vytautas Straižys. The two artists will create an intimate yet emotionally powerful concert: one exceptional voice, one piano, and the unique acoustics of St. Catherine's Church. The program will feature soul, gospel, and interpretations of popular music familiar to the audience – from sensitive ballads to climaxes that uplift the voice, the hall, and the audience. This is not a traditional choir evening. It's a live experience of London soul and gospel music in one of Vilnius' most beautiful concert venues. One voice. One piano. The full acoustics of St. Catherine's.

Adresas: Šv. Kotrynos bažnyčia